A Hollywood dream curdles into a seedy underworld in this 1950s exploitation drama.
THE FLESH MERCHANT
Blasts the lid off an infamous Hollywood vice racket!
Searching for stardom in Hollywood, a woman (Joy Reynolds) works at a seedy club with her sister.
Quick Answer
The Flesh Merchant is a 1956 American drama film directed by W. Merle Connell about a young woman lured by pimps into working at a brothel while seeking a modeling career in Hollywood.
Programmer's Pick
Here’s Old Hollywood minus the rose-tinted glasses: a baby sister, big dreams, and a fast track to a brothel. The Flesh Merchant doesn’t just tease with its cheesecake; it parades sleaze in a convertible down Skid Row.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- W. Merle Connell
- Writers
- Jay M. Kude, Peter Perry Jr.
- Release
- 1956
- Runtime
- 1h
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- The Wild and Wicked
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Why Cult
The film thrusts its innocent protagonist into the underbelly of Hollywood, highlighting exploitation behind the glamour.
A tense dynamic unfolds as two sisters navigate seedy clubs and predatory schemes in search of a better life.
Expect semi-nude scenes, suggestive modeling, and all the lurid trappings of 1950s exploitation cinema.
At just 60 minutes, the film delivers a concentrated dose of melodrama, forced kisses, and scantily clad confrontations.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Flesh Merchant released? +
The Flesh Merchant was released in 1956.
Who directed The Flesh Merchant? +
The Flesh Merchant was directed by W. Merle Connell.
How long is The Flesh Merchant? +
The Flesh Merchant has a runtime of 60 minutes.
What genre is The Flesh Merchant? +
The Flesh Merchant is a drama film.
Where can I watch The Flesh Merchant? +
You can watch The Flesh Merchant on SassyFlix.
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