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Switchblade Sisters

Original title: The Jezebels
  • 19751975
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.7K
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The Jezebels (1975)
The leader of an inner-city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighborhood.
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The leader of an inner-city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighborhood.The leader of an inner-city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighborhood.The leader of an inner-city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighborhood.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.7K
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  • Director
    • Jack Hill
  • Writers
    • F.X. Maier(screenplay)
    • Jack Hill(based on a story by)
    • John Prizer(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Robbie Lee
    • Joanne Nail
    • Monica Gayle
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  • Director
    • Jack Hill
  • Writers
    • F.X. Maier(screenplay)
    • Jack Hill(based on a story by)
    • John Prizer(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Robbie Lee
    • Joanne Nail
    • Monica Gayle
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    • 54User reviews
    • 79Critic reviews
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    Robbie Lee
    Robbie Lee
    • Laceas Lace
    Joanne Nail
    Joanne Nail
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Monica Gayle
    Monica Gayle
    • Patchas Patch
    Asher Brauner
    • Dominicas Dominic
    Chase Newhart
    • Crabsas Crabs
    Marlene Clark
    Marlene Clark
    • Muffas Muff
    Kitty Bruce
    Kitty Bruce
    • Donutas Donut
    Janice Karman
    Janice Karman
    • Bunnyas Bunny
    Don Stark
    Don Stark
    • Hookas Hook
    Don Marino
    • Guidoas Guido
    Helene Nelson
    • Cherryas Cherry
    Bill Adler
    • Fingersas Fingers
    Paul Lichtman
    • Mr. Clutchas Mr. Clutch
    J.S. Johnson
    • Principal Weaselas Principal Weasel
    Kate Murtagh
    Kate Murtagh
    • Mom Smackleyas Mom Smackley
    Bob Minor
    Bob Minor
    • Parkeras Parker
    Clint Young
    • Rizzoas Rizzo
    Frances E. Williams
    • Haitias Haiti
    • (as Frances Williams)
    • Director
      • Jack Hill
    • Writers
      • F.X. Maier(screenplay) (based on a story by)
      • Jack Hill(based on a story by)
      • John Prizer(based on a story by)
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    Storyline

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    The "Dagger Debs" are a gang of snarling girls, and Maggie is their newest member. Lace, the ever tooth-gritting leader, befriends her but soon has doubts --it seems Lace's man, Dominic, head of the "Silver Daggers" fancies the new recruit. Lace struggles to keep control of the Debs, and a handle on Nick, as they face off against the rival gang of pushers lead by Crabs. —Matthew Otto <matthew.otto@sheridanc.on.ca>
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    • Taglines
      • They'd Rather Kill Their Man Than Lose Him
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When introducing the film at Fantastisk Film Festival 1995 in Lund, Sweden, where it was screened under the title Switchblade Sisters, writer/director Jack Hill claimed that he had based the script on William Shakespeare's Othello.
    • Goofs
      Lace cuts the necktie from the man in the elevator leaving about 6 inches of tie. When he identifies the ladies with the police moments later his tie is much longer.
    • Quotes

      Muff: You know, sooner or later every woman's bound to find out - the only thing a man's got below his belt is clay feet.

    • Connections
      Featured in Exploitation Classics (1985)

    User reviews54

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    Top review
    7/10
    Much better than I was expecting!
    A persons impression of a movie sometimes depends on what they're expecting before they see it. You gotta go into this one expecting a low budget poorly acted 70's action film. If you do, you'll be quite impressed! The acting isn't all that bad. Lace can get a little annoying, talking through clenched teeth like she does, but she acts pretty well during her softer parts. And the movie is funny! I was not expecting to actually laugh out loud during it, but I did in several spots. This movie is kind of like The Warriors meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High meets L7. :')

    And there were even a couple touching moments to the film that I wasn't expecting. The characters are interesting too. I can see why Quentin Tarantino likes this film. If you are a fan of his, and don't mind B movies, I think you'll like this.
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    • hyxtryx
    • Oct 18, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Maggie's Stiletto Sisters
    • Filming locations
      • Moonlight Rollerway - 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Centaur
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $320,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,264
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,532
      • Jun 16, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $51,264
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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