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Poor Pretty Eddie

  • 19751975
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Shelley Winters, Michael Christian, and Leslie Uggams in Poor Pretty Eddie (1975)
  • Crime
  • Horror
  • Thriller
A wrong turn on a jazz singer's road trip results in her car breaking down near an isolated lodge run by a faded starlet and a young, homicidal Elvis impersonator.A wrong turn on a jazz singer's road trip results in her car breaking down near an isolated lodge run by a faded starlet and a young, homicidal Elvis impersonator.A wrong turn on a jazz singer's road trip results in her car breaking down near an isolated lodge run by a faded starlet and a young, homicidal Elvis impersonator.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
854
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • David Worth
    • Richard Robinson(director of production)
  • Writers
    • B.W. Sandefur(screenplay)
    • Jean Genet(play "The Balcony")
  • Stars
    • Leslie Uggams
    • Shelley Winters
    • Michael Christian
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  • Directors
    • David Worth
    • Richard Robinson(director of production)
  • Writers
    • B.W. Sandefur(screenplay)
    • Jean Genet(play "The Balcony")
  • Stars
    • Leslie Uggams
    • Shelley Winters
    • Michael Christian
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    • 35User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
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    Leslie Uggams
    Leslie Uggams
    • Elizabeth 'Liz' Wetherlyas Elizabeth 'Liz' Wetherly
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Berthaas Bertha
    Michael Christian
    Michael Christian
    • Eddie Collinsas Eddie Collins
    Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy
    • Kenoas Keno
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Justice of the Peace Floydas Justice of the Peace Floyd
    Slim Pickens
    Slim Pickens
    • Sheriff Orvilleas Sheriff Orville
    Lou Joffred
    • Odellas Odell
    Red Lawson
    • The Salesmanas The Salesman
    Sherif Smith
    • The Deputyas The Deputy
    Jim Bacon
    • Redneck in Baras Redneck in Bar
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Richard Robinson
    • Man With Newsreel Camera at Football Gameas Man With Newsreel Camera at Football Game
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • David Worth
      • Richard Robinson(director of production)
    • Writers
      • B.W. Sandefur(screenplay)
      • Jean Genet(play "The Balcony") (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The main cast members were paid under the table in cash by producer Michael Thevis, the primary incentive for such high-profile celebrities to appear in a low-budget exploitation film.
    • Quotes

      Orville: Did he bite you on the titties?

    • Alternate versions
      Depending on what title you buy the movie under (Redneck County Rape, Poor Pretty Eddie, Heartbreak Motel, etc.), you'll get a different movie, using the same actors, sets, and plot outline. Poor Pretty Eddie and Black Vengeance, for example, are both ultra-violent and sexual with less dialogue than Heartbreak Motel, which is a filmed play. "Motel" also gives backstory for several of the characters whose existence is relatively unexplained in "Eddie," most notably featuring a scene where Bertha gives a monologue about how Keno got his scars. Also, Heartbreak Motel features none of the sex or violence so prevalent in "Eddie", and the two films have completely different endings.
    • Connections
      Featured in 42nd Street Forever, Volume 5: The Alamo Drafthouse Edition (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      The Star-Spangled Banner
      (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Francis Scott Key'

      Music by John Stafford Smith

      Sung by Leslie Uggams

    User reviews35

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    Top review
    A masterpiece of oddball fantasy
    This great but weird film is certainly among my favorites .Its probably not for all tastes ,but a superb film I think.Y'know its like that car wreck you can't take your eyes off it.The acting by all incredibly good !And the direction excellent. What makes this film so much better than a hundred exploitation films like it ? The detail in each scene is fascinating !I've often wondered what creating this film must have taken on the cast and crew etc. Its a real shame this piece of artistic fantasy remains obscure and forgotten .Maybe the powers that be want it that way ,no doubt.Fortunately I obtained the videotape many years ago. If you can find this ,grab a rare 70's cult classic (dare I say?).You won't believe your eyes .
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    • Sep 17, 2002

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Massacre at Redneck County
    • Filming locations
      • Athens, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Artaxerxes Productions
      • Michael Thevis Enterprises Production
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    • Budget
      • $1,100,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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