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"[A] Very Sexy Thriller!" -Variety
Don Johnson ("Nash Bridges"), Virginia Madsen (The Haunting) and Jennifer Connelly (Dark City) heat up the screen in this torrid erotic thriller from the acclaimed director of Easy Rider. Exploding in a series of suspenseful twists and passionate encounters, this "ingenious" (Los Angeles Daily News) film will keep you guessing until it's final shocking climax!
Harry Maddox (Johnson) is a handsome drifter who is not above larceny to make ends meet. After staging a daring daylight robbery at a local bank, he receives an alibi from an unexpected ally: Dolly Harshaw (Madsen), a sexy and mysterious local woman who has her own plans for him. But when Harry falls for another beautiful woman (Connelly), he incurs Dolly's wrath and finds himself caught in a maze of jealousy, betrayal and murder in which escape is impossible...and danger is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
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Stylish And Sexy Caper - newdaysof
Don Johnson plays a small-time hustler and opportunist who meets his match when he moves to a small hick town and has an affair with the wife of his new boss.
He lives by the motto "You gotta take what you want because no one's gonna give it to you". Well, it turns out he is wrong because the georgous blonde wife he has the affair with gives herself to him, no questions asked, and he ends up doing quite nicely out of the deal. But before he gets there, he gets entangled in small-town politics, intrigue and violence and he perpetrates more than enough of his own mischief along the way.
The film is well-written, stylish, sexy and is a testament to Dennis Hopper's directing and camera skills. I always preferred Hopper's work behind the camera as a director over his acting performances. This is a very enjoyable film to watch with tight dialogue and acting, lots of action and intrigue, and enough hormone-driven lust to satisfy both the guys and gals.
This film is a textbook case of how a very good film can be made on a modest budget as long as it has a good script, actors, director and an interesting setting. And there are several beautiful scenes shot at a hidden natural swimming pool.Surprisingly good - Ottawa_JP
I accidentally rented this movie, but was quite surprised at it's quality after giving it a shot. It's dark and entertaining, the female antagonist is deliciously evil, and Don Johnson is not nearly as cheesy as you might think! I was happily surprised with my mistake.Good Popcorn Movie For Couples - Firebird
If you are looking for a classic 80s movie that has a little bit of comedy, mystery and a little eroticism, this movie is for you. There is plenty of eye candy for guys with Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Connelly in the mix. The ladies of all ages seem to like Mr. Miami Vice himself Don Johnson who gives a really good performance in this movie. At times it makes you wonder what direction this movie is heading but there is plenty of reward at the end. Definitely worth the rental.
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Stylish And Sexy Caper - newdaysof
Don Johnson plays a small-time hustler and opportunist who meets his match when he moves to a small hick town and has an affair with the wife of his new boss.
He lives by the motto "You gotta take what you want because no one's gonna give it to you". ...Surprisingly good - Ottawa_JP
I accidentally rented this movie, but was quite surprised at it's quality after giving it a shot. It's dark and entertaining, the female antagonist is deliciously evil, and Don Johnson is not nearly as cheesy as you might think! I was happily surprised ...Good Popcorn Movie For Couples - Firebird
If you are looking for a classic 80s movie that has a little bit of comedy, mystery and a little eroticism, this movie is for you. There is plenty of eye candy for guys with Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Connelly in the mix. The ladies of all ages seem to ...