Mobsters, massage parlors, and a reluctant heir try to clean up a dirty business—sort of.
THE MANHANDLERS
When the mob muscles in on the Massage Parlor the girls rub 'em down ...then rub 'em out!
A young, shapely woman inherits her uncle's bordello when he dies. Soon realizing that she does not like running a house of prostitution, she decides to turn the business into a place that provides legitimate massages, but then runs into trouble with the mob.
Quick Answer
The Manhandlers is a 1974 American action, crime, and drama film directed by Lee Madden about a young woman who inherits a massage parlor and tries to run it legitimately, only to face pressure from local gangsters.
Programmer's Pick
Only in 1974 could a massage parlor inheritance spiral into a quasi-feminist, mob-entangled caper featuring commercial-burned actresses and secretaries dodging gropers. The Manhandlers tries to trade titillation for a veneer of legitimacy, but never quite escapes its exploitation roots.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Watch as Katie transforms her late uncle's brothel into a 'legit' massage business, stirring up all sorts of trouble.
Local gangsters aren't thrilled with the new management, leading to a collision of crime and commerce.
Katie's partners include an actress sick of vaginal spray ads and a secretary tired of handsy bosses.
From bikinis to brothels, the film delivers a slice of 1970s exploitation cinema with its blend of sex, revenge, and gangsters.
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Katie's attempt to run a legitimate massage parlor
local gangsters seeking a share
pressure, intimidation, and romantic entanglements for Katie
urban massage parlor
Questions from the Vault
When was The Manhandlers released? +
The Manhandlers was released in 1974.
Who directed The Manhandlers? +
The Manhandlers was directed by Lee Madden.
How long is The Manhandlers? +
The Manhandlers has a runtime of 87 minutes.
What genre is The Manhandlers? +
The Manhandlers is an action, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Manhandlers? +
The Manhandlers is available to watch on SassyFlix.
