A Manson-like cult leader takes his "flock" to New York City, where they do drugs and kill people.
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Title: Sweet Savior (1971)
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Cast
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| Troy Donahue | ... | Moon | |
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Renay Granville | ... | Sandra Barlow |
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Francine Middleton | ... | Faith |
| Tallie Cochrane | ... | Ruth (as Talie Cochrane) | |
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Matt Greene | ... | Bull |
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Tobi Marsh | ... | Fritzi |
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Lee Terri | ... | Maggie |
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Joie Addison | ... | Carol |
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Mark Curran | ... | Chris |
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Alan Waters | ... | Folk Singer |
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Perry Gewirtz | ... | Pretzel Man |
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Joy Campbell | ... | Elsa |
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Michele Norris | ... | Maggie's Girlfriend |
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Sandra Barlow is a 70's girl looking for kicks in the form of sex and drugs. One day, she decides to have an orgy drug party and invite some "freaks" led by Moon to entertain her and her rich friends. Moon has other things in mind as his friends are looking for an orgy of sex and gore. Written by Josh Pasnak
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cult leader | psychotronic film | marijuana | motorcycle | manhattan the drink |Taglines:
Six states wanted them jailed. Eight torture victims wanted them dead. All the blood freaks wanted was one more night... of the most brutal orgy in history!Parents Guide:
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Originally rated "X" by the MPAA, film was edited and re-rated "R". See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
29 June 1973 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Sweet Saviour See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USACompany Credits
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Sweet Savior was made around the time of the Charles Manson murders and the main charcter (played by a shaggy haired Troy Donahue) is basically, a Charles Manson-like guru who brings his flock to the home of a wealthy couple where a party is going on. The film has a lot of scenes that are pretty sick. The X rating is not unwarranted. Still, one can't help but notice an important sub-theme: the magnetic allure and influence a charismatic figure may have on a simple minded person especially when that charismatic figure supplies drugs to the person. The film also shows the potentially fatal dangers of blindly following a leader, thus it has some significance. However, it's unlikely that the film makers had any social conscience in mind when they made this due to the film's exploitational nature and the mean spirit which pervades throughout.