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Sex, violence, and smuggling collide on the decadent shores of New England.

THE GANJA EXPRESS

1978 · 1h 26m · X · Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Toni is a wise drug smuggler, residing in a richly residence near the seaside. The pot (ganja) makers fill it in cases, take it from Jamaica to a specific point of New England seas, and throw it in the ocean. Without having obvious reference to them, a pair of scuba-divers later get the crates to their own ship.   A smart drug smuggling operation goes wrong.

Quick Answer

What is The Ganja Express about?

The Ganja Express is a 1978 American crime-drama-thriller directed by Richard MacLeod about a clever drug smuggling operation that transports marijuana from Jamaica to New England, entangling smugglers, divers, and dealers in a mix of sex and violence.

Programmer's Pick

If you thought smuggling was all business, The Ganja Express proves it can be a party—complete with orgies, biplanes, and underwater pickups. Richard MacLeod delivers a wild ride where every crate of ganja comes wrapped in scandal and silk sheets.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Toni, a shrewd drug smuggler, orchestrates a slick operation from his luxurious seaside home. Marijuana is packed in crates in Jamaica, dropped at a pinpoint location off New England, then covertly retrieved by scuba divers who ferry it by boat and biplane to the mainland. A third party handles distribution, keeping ties between the operation's layers hidden. Despite the Narcotics Bureau’s informers, the Ganja Express persists, trafficking its cargo in a world where sex and violence intertwine. The setup promises a collision of criminal enterprise and decadent pleasures as law enforcement struggles to keep up with the ever-elusive monthly run.

Details & Specs

Director
Richard MacLeod
Writer
Richard MacLeod
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Sexy Movie, Prostituição e Droga, Original title: The Ganja Express

Why Cult

Underwater Pickup

The film's smuggling method involves scuba divers retrieving crates from the ocean, adding a splash of intrigue to this crime tale.

Biplane Smuggling

Old-school low-flying biplanes haul the contraband to the mainland, giving the operation a vintage aviation twist.

Sex and Violence

The operation’s climax mixes orgiastic parties with bursts of violence, making for an X-rated blend of crime and decadence.

Erotic Crime Fusion

Hardcore erotic scenes interlace with the mechanics of the drug trade, serving up both suspense and explicit encounters.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Monthly marijuana drop-off in New England waters

Threat

Drug smuggling ring

Effect

Illicit drugs entering the country, fueling crime and decadence

Countermeasure

Narcotics Bureau informers attempt to intervene

Setting

Coastal New England, luxury seaside home

Questions from the Vault

When was The Ganja Express released? +

The Ganja Express was released in 1978.

Who directed The Ganja Express? +

The Ganja Express was directed by Richard MacLeod.

How long is The Ganja Express? +

The Ganja Express has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is The Ganja Express? +

The Ganja Express is a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Ganja Express? +

The Ganja Express is available to stream on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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