The Alley Cats (film)

The Alley Cats is a 1966 American drama, comedy, cult film directed by Radley Metzger. The film stars Anne Arthur, Karen Field, Sabrina Koch, Charlie Hickman, Harald Baerow, and Uta Levka.
Plot.
A liberated couple, engaged to be married, are each having affairs with women.
Reception.
According to film reviewer Gary Morris, "The Alley Cats" is a "typically artful, sexy, sometimes ponderous, ultimately satisfying softcore [film] effort".
Notes.
According to one film reviewer, Radley Metzger's films, including those made during the Golden Age of Porn (1969–1984), are noted for their "lavish design, witty screenplays, and a penchant for the unusual camera angle". Another reviewer noted that his films were "highly artistic — and often cerebral ... and often featured gorgeous cinematography". Film and audio works by Metzger have been added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.