Too Hot to Handle (1960)
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- 1h 30min
- Crime, Drama
- 16 Apr 1960 (West Germany)
- Movie
A French reporter working on a steamy story about the secret strip joints found in London's Soho district becomes involved in the lives of the owner and star of a famous club.
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| Jayne Mansfield | ... |
Midnight Franklin
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| Leo Genn | ... |
Johnny Solo
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| Karlheinz Böhm | ... |
Robert Jouvel
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| Danik Patisson | ... |
Lilliane Decker
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| Christopher Lee | ... |
Novak
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| Kai Fischer | ... |
Cynthia
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| Patrick Holt | ... |
Inspector West
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| Martin Boddey | ... |
Mr. Arpels
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Sheldon Lawrence | ... |
Diamonds Dielli
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| Barbara Windsor | ... |
Ponytail
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| John Salew | ... |
Moeller
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Tom Bowman | ... |
Flash Gordon
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| Ian Fleming | ... |
Pawnbroker
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Penny Morrell | ... |
Terry
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Katherine Keeton | ... |
Melody
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Susan Denny | ... |
Marjorie
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Judith Bruce | ... |
Maureen
(as Judy Bruce)
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Elisabeth Wilson | ... |
Jacki
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Shari Kahn | ... |
Jungle
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Bill McGuffie | ... |
Piano Player
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| Michael Balfour | ... |
Tourist Guide
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| Larry Taylor | ... |
Mouth
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June Elvin | ... |
Hostess
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| Morton Lowry | ... |
Dinelli's Driver
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Martin Sterndale | ... |
Editor
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Harry Lane | ... |
Muscles
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| Robin Chapman | ... |
Priest
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Barbara Smith |
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| Pauline Chamberlain | ... |
Stripper at Audition (uncredited)
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Lou Eather | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Charles Farrell | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Man Waking Past Pink Flamingo Club (uncredited)
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Boyd MacKenzie | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Monica Marshall | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Ken Martyne | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Toni Palmer | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Geremy Phillips | ... |
Young man (uncredited)
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Brian Tucker | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Terence Young | ||
Written by
| Herbert Kretzmer | ... | (screenplay) |
| Harry Lee | ... | (original idea) |
Produced by
| Selim Cattan | ... | executive producer |
| John Evans | ... | associate producer |
| C.P. Hamilton Marshall | ... | producer |
| Ronald Rietti | ... | associate producer |
| Phil C. Samuel | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Eric Spear | ||
Cinematography by
| Otto Heller | ||
Editing by
| Lito Carruthers | ||
Art Direction by
| Alan Withy | ||
Set Decoration by
| Freda Pearson | ||
Costume Design by
| Beatrice Dawson | ... | (dresses) |
Makeup Department
| Stuart Freeborn | ... | makeup artist |
| Iris Tilley | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| William Lang | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gus Agosti | ... | assistant director |
| Michael Meighan | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Douglas Twiddy | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Olga Lehmann | ... | scenic designer |
Sound Department
| Ernest Hosler | ... | dubbing editor (as Ernie Hosler) |
| Charles Knott | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Bob Cuff | ... | animated superimposition (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jim Dawes | ... | grip |
| Gerry Turpin | ... | camera operator |
| Dennis Fraser | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Brian Harris | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Betty Adamson | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Music Department
| The British Film Orchestra | ... | music performed by |
| Eric Spear | ... | conductor |
| Eric James | ... | vocal coach (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kay Mander | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Pamela Devis | ... | choreographer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner-Pathé Distributors (1960) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Triangel Produksjon A/S (1960) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (1960) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Topaz Film Corporation (1961) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro Goldwyn Mayer (1962) (Mexico) (theatrical) (as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
- Sinister Cinema (1999) (United States) (VHS) (b&w version)
- Orbit Media (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Koch Vision (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Entertainment Programs Inc. (2005) (United States) (VHS)
- Media Target Distribution (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Alpha Video Distributors (United States) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In London's Soho, Johnny Solo runs the Pink Flamingo Club. He's tough to intimidate. So when he starts getting threats and demands for protection, he fights back. Behind the takeover plot is a competitor, Diamonds Dielli. Midnight Franklin, who's Johnny's girlfriend and one of the club's headliners, wants to get Johnny out of the business. In the background are a sadistic client, an underage chorus girl, a wisecracking siren who's not averse to rough trade, a visiting journalist, and a dancer who guards her past. Can Johnny win the struggle with Diamonds, and can Midnight get him out of harm's way?
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| Taglines | The Neon-Lit Jungle of the Strip-Club Underworld! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Barbara Windsor's screentime was severely cut, on the instructions of Jayne Mansfield. See more » |
| Goofs | Robert pours a cup of coffee in Lilliane's apartment and stirs it vigorously but he had put no milk or sugar in it. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Twisted Sex Vol. 15 (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Too Hot To Handle See more » |
| Quotes |
Diamonds Dielli:
That's a very nice dress you nearly got on. I like it. See more » |