A single mother prostitute, who goes by the name Princess, finds herself forced to work undercover for the police in order to apprehend a homicidal, misogynistic pimp named Ramrod, who will do anything not to get arrested.
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| Season Hubley | ... |
Princess
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| Gary Swanson | ... |
Tom Walsh
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| Wings Hauser | ... |
Ramrod
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| Pepe Serna | ... |
Pete Mendez
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| Beverly Todd | ... |
Louise Williams
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Joseph Di Giroloma | ... |
Kowalski
(as Joseph DiGiroloma)
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Maurice Emanuel | ... |
Edwards
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| Wayne Hackett | ... |
Christian Sorenson
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Nina Blackwood | ... |
Ginger
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Sudana Bobatoon | ... |
Dixie
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| Lydia Lei | ... |
Coco
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| Kelly Piper | ... |
Blue Chip
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Kristoffer Anders | ... |
Sergeant Brooks
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Joseph Baroncini | ... |
Ted
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| Fred Berry | ... |
Sugar Pimp
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Tom Brent | ... |
Happy Harve
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| Grand L. Bush | ... |
Black Pimp
(as Grand Bush)
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Marilyn Coleman | ... |
Beatrice Adams
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| Michael Ensign | ... |
Chauffeur
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| Nate Esformes | ... |
The John
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Stacy Everly | ... |
Teenage Junkie
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Cliff Frazier | ... |
Mace
(as Clifford Frazier)
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Lyla Graham | ... |
Mrs. Cruikshank
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Peter Harrell | ... |
First Dude
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| Jonathan Haze | ... |
Dapper Man
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Vincent J. Isaac | ... |
Silky
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Cynthia L. James | ... |
Black Prostitute
(as Cyndi James-Reese)
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Ben Kronen | ... |
Elderly Man
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Bob Laird | ... |
Motorcycle Officer #1
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Doug Laird | ... |
Motorcycle Officer #2
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| Robert Miano | ... |
Duty Sergeant
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Richard Milholland | ... |
Driver
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Vahan Moosekian | ... |
Doctor
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Mark Ness | ... |
Cab Driver
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| Stack Pierce | ... |
Roscoe
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| Barbara Pilavin | ... |
Derelict Woman
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Donald Rawley | ... |
Gregory - The Swish
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David Ross | ... |
Officer
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| Stan Ross | ... |
Drunk
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| Cheryl Smith | ... |
White Prostitute
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Hugo Stanger | ... |
Old Man at Mansion
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| Arnold F. Turner | ... |
Boss Player
(as Arnold Turner)
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Nicole Volkoff | ... |
Lisa
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Richard Wetzel | ... |
Fast Eddie
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Ark Wong | ... |
Mr. Wong
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| Harry Hart-Browne | ... |
Trixie (uncredited)
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| Doctor Hayes | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Michael Lepre | ... |
Porter (uncredited)
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Troy Martin | ... |
Rocky Horror Fan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gary Sherman | ... | (as Gary A. Sherman) |
Written by
| Sandy Howard | ... | (written by) and |
| Kenneth Peters | ... | (written by) and |
| Robert Vincent O'Neil | ... | (written by) |
| Gary Sherman | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Frank Capra Jr. | ... | executive producer |
| Brian E. Frankish | ... | producer (as Brian Frankish) |
| Frank Hildebrand | ... | associate producer |
| Sandy Howard | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Rehme | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Joe Renzetti | ||
Cinematography by
| John Alcott | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Roy Watts | ||
Editorial Department
| John Currin | ... | assistant editor |
| Helena Rubinstein | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Judi Jones | ||
Production Design by
| Lee Fischer | ... | (as Lee C. Fischer) |
Costume Design by
| Bernadette O'Brien | ||
Makeup Department
| Scott Readwine | ... | makeup artist (as Scott Jon Readwine) |
Production Management
| James Dyer | ... | unit production manager (as James Robert Dyer) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Becker | ... | first assistant director (as Robert S. Becker) |
| Richard Espinoza | ... | second assistant director (as Dick Espinoza) |
Sound Department
| George Baetz | ... | boom operator |
| Charles Hansen | ... | sound mixer (as Charles B. Hansen) |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ralph Moss | ... | sound engineer |
| Tally Paulos | ... | dialogue editor |
| James Troutman | ... | sound effects supervisor (as Jim Troutman) |
| Ray West | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David A. Whittaker | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Bill Couch | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Eddie Hice | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Tom Lancaster | ... | stunt double: Wings Hauser |
| Nick Dimitri | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Hubie Kerns Jr. | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| James Winburn | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Anneman | ... | camera operator (as John G. Anneman) |
| Michael Barrett | ... | electrician |
| Dennis Grow | ... | gaffer |
| Jay Hergot | ... | electrician |
| Kim Hubbard | ... | best boy grip |
| Michael E. Matteson | ... | dolly grip |
| Andy Mercer | ... | grip |
| Ken Miller | ... | key grip |
| Rick Nunnally | ... | assistant camera |
| Michael Paris | ... | still photographer |
| Ted Rhodes | ... | electrical best boy |
| Tracy Trotter | ... | first assistant camera |
| Kevin Williams | ... | electrician |
| Anthony F. Balderrama | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Gregory Peters | ... | best boy (uncredited) / electrician (uncredited) |
| Jed Skillman | ... | assistant camera: second unit (uncredited) |
| Rick Wiley | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Johanna Ray | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laura Sode-Matteson | ... | assistant costumer (as Laura Sode) |
Location Management
| Robert Hippard | ... | location manager |
| Paddy Kean | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| George S. Clinton | ... | arranger: additional music and lyrics (as George Clinton) / composer: additional music and lyrics (as George Clinton) |
| Hal Landers | ... | music consultant |
| Lewis Merenstein | ... | musical supervisor |
| Michael Montgomery | ... | arranger: additional music and lyrics / composer: additional music and lyrics |
| Arlon Ober | ... | music editor |
| Keith Rubinstein | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jeanne Rosenberg | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Larry Bennett | ... | driver |
| Robert E. Evans | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Gale Fisher | ... | driver |
| George Staubs | ... | production van driver (as George W. Staubs) |
| Frank Tremonti | ... | transportation coordinator (as Frank A. Tremonti) |
| Sandra Tremonti | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Sandra Bailey | ... | creative consultant |
| Dustin Bernard | ... | production assistant (as Dustin R. Bernard) |
| Donald P. Borchers | ... | production associate |
| Charles Brescia | ... | set coordinator |
| Lee R. Craig | ... | fire safety officer |
| Les F. Dollar | ... | caterer |
| Chip Fowler | ... | production office coordinator |
| J. Dakin Grahame | ... | assistant to producers |
| Carol Hilson | ... | assistant to producers |
| Larry Hollister | ... | first aid (as Larry 'Doc' Hollister) |
| Pat Kimber | ... | assistant set coordinator |
| John Lizzi | ... | stand-in |
| Jack Lyons | ... | publicist |
| Cathy Mickel Gibson | ... | assistant production accountant (as Cathy Gibson) |
| Jean Ovrum | ... | assistant to producers |
| Gayle Sandler | ... | production secretary |
| Ron Von Schimmelmann | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Sandy Howard Productions
- Hemdale
- Dynamic Productions (copyright holder)
Distributors
- AVCO Embassy Pictures (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- New World-Mutual (1982) (Canada) (theatrical)
- New Realm Entertainments (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Paerl Films (1982) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Medusa Distribuzione (1983) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Succéfilm AB (1983) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1983) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Zeta Film (1983) (Yugoslavia) (theatrical)
- Embassy Home Entertainment Australia (1983) (Australia) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Embassy Video (1983) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1983) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (Japan) (VHS)
- Globo Vídeo (1984) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Videosonic (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1985) (France) (tv) (network television)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Scream Factory (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Artaire Films (2021) (Spain) (video) (streaming)
- Cinestrange Extreme (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
- Knott Limited (special effects equipment)
Other Companies
- Body Design by Gilda (wardrobe: 'Blue Chip' and 'Coco's' Flexatard)
- CFI (color by)
- Clairmont Engle (Arriflex camera)
- Eastern Producers Payments Inc. (payroll services)
- Fujifilm (film)
- George Hill's Mobile Studio (production equipment)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound re-recording)
- Jonathon's (wardrobe: 'Ramrod')
- Laird and Laird (film security)
- Modern Film Effects (titles)
- National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: association of film craftsmen)
- Picture Package (production equipment)
- Ryder Sound Services (sound transfer)
- Sound FX (sound effects)
- Soundworks (music recorded at)
- Talent Payments (payroll services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A Los Angeles businesswoman, known only by her street name of Princess, turns to prostitution to support herself and her young daughter when she's forced by Detective Tom Walsh and his vice squad to help them arrest a brutal pimp named Ramrod for the murder of a prostitute named Ginger. But when Ramrod learns that he was set up, he escapes from police custody and begins a long night of tracking down Princess while Walsh and his vice squad are always one step behind him. Written by matt-282 |
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| Taglines | ...The Real Story. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $237,811, 24 Jan 1982 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Wings Hauser sings "Neon Slime" featured over the opening and closing titles. See more » |
| Goofs | As Princess (Season Hubley) moves past the candles and flowers in the wedding scene with the old man in the mansion, a cameraman and camera are clearly visible on the right side of the scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Personal Best/The Border/Venom/Zoot Suit (1982). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Neon Slime See more » |
| Quotes |
Tom Walsh:
[to Ramrod]
Come on, scumbag! Make your move, and make my day! See more » |