Maggie's Stiletto Sisters (1975)

The leader of an inner city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighbourhood.

Director:

Jack Hill

Writers:

Jack Hill (story), F.X. Maier (screenplay)

Stars:

Robbie Lee, Joanne Nail, Monica Gayle

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robbie Lee	...	Lace
Joanne Nail	...	Maggie
Monica Gayle	...	Patch
Asher Brauner	...	Dominic
Chase Newhart	...	Crabs
Marlene Clark	...	Muff
Kitty Bruce	...	Donut
Janice Karman	...	Bunny
Don Stark	...	Hook
Don Marino	...	Guido
Helene Nelson	...	Cherry
Bill Adler	...	Fingers
Paul Lichtman	...	Mr. Clutch
J.S. Johnson	...	Principal Weasel
Kate Murtagh	...	Mom Smackley

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbianism | grindhouse film | unwanted pregnancy | juvenile delinquent | drive in classic | 

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Taglines:

Lace... Maggie... Patch... Donut... Bunny... The wildest girl gang that ever blasted the streets!

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

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 Shakespeare's Othello.

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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.

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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.

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Connections

Referenced in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

User Reviews

Exploitation but entertaining

As in all thing's this was not made for everyone, it was intended to latch onto a genre that makes money, however, I think Jack Hill has done some great work with this, if one has an open mind, they just cant help but feel for the characters as the story develops, it's interesting the whole way thru, with lots of humor violence & sex involved.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1975 (USA)

Also Known As:

Playgirl Gang

Filming Locations:

Moonlight Rollerway - 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$320,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$14,532, 16 June 1996

Gross USA:

$51,264

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$51,264

Company Credits

Production Co:

Centaur Pictures Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1