Attractive jazz vocalist Leslie Uggams (as Elizabeth "Liz" Wetherly) takes a vacation in the backwoods of Georgia, and her car breaks down. She walks to nearby "Bertha's Oasis" for repairs and lodging. The motel/bar is run by boozy, overweight Shelley Winters (as Bertha) and her hunky young boyfriend Michael Christian (as Eddie Collins). Handyman Ted Cassidy (as Keno) lurches around. Though promising to fix Ms. Uggams' car, Mr. Christian really wants to ride Ms. Uggams. Told by tomato-sucking sheriff Slim Pickens (as Orville) that Uggams is giving him come hither looks, Christian rapes Uggams.
When Uggams threatens to press charges, Ms. Winters comes to Christian's defense. Describing herself as "an ugly bitch," Winters doesn't want to lose her lover, who also prepares her Bloody Mary breakfasts. Getting over her assault quickly, Uggams, who is also an amateur photographer, willingly agrees to take private pictures of Christian, who wants to be a singer. Finally, they end up in a bizarre wedding party. Remember - Shelley Winters wants to marry Michael Christian who wants to marry Leslie Uggams. This is an excellent sleazy movie, thanks especially to Christian and Winters, who keep you watching.
******* Poor Pretty Eddie (6/75) Richard Robinson, David Worth ~ Michael Christian, Shelley Winters, Leslie Uggams, Ted Cassidy
When Uggams threatens to press charges, Ms. Winters comes to Christian's defense. Describing herself as "an ugly bitch," Winters doesn't want to lose her lover, who also prepares her Bloody Mary breakfasts. Getting over her assault quickly, Uggams, who is also an amateur photographer, willingly agrees to take private pictures of Christian, who wants to be a singer. Finally, they end up in a bizarre wedding party. Remember - Shelley Winters wants to marry Michael Christian who wants to marry Leslie Uggams. This is an excellent sleazy movie, thanks especially to Christian and Winters, who keep you watching.
******* Poor Pretty Eddie (6/75) Richard Robinson, David Worth ~ Michael Christian, Shelley Winters, Leslie Uggams, Ted Cassidy