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Drama Cult Classic

Ruby chases kicks, chaos, and chemical thrills in this 1969 sexploitation spiral.

A COUPLE OF TROUBLE

1969 · 1h 9m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Ruby is a hot young wife looking for kicks and raunchy pleasures anywhere she can find them. First it's with Johnny the Pusher, and she uses her tight little body like a knockout punch - exhausting him into unconsciousness with a delirious bout of lovemaking.

Quick Answer

What is A Couple of Trouble about?

A Couple of Trouble is a 1969 American drama directed by Nick Millard about Ruby, a restless young woman who seeks pleasure and excitement through drugs, sex, and wild encounters.

Programmer's Pick

Ruby’s not just chasing a good time—she’s chasing any time, as long as it’s wild, reckless, and laced with temptation. With its blend of sex, drugs, and pulp narration, Nick Millard’s slice of grindhouse is a snapshot of late-'60s decadence that doesn’t bother with subtlety.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A Couple of Trouble plunges into the hedonistic world of Ruby, a young woman perpetually on the hunt for new sensations. Her journey kicks off with Johnny the Pusher, who finds himself overtaken by her uninhibited appetites—both for him and his supply. Floating through a haze of pharmaceuticals and clad in provocative vinyl boots, Ruby’s adventures grow even more charged when she stumbles into Misty, sparking a whirlwind of chemically-fueled intimacy and lingerie-laden escapades. But as the search for the next high grows ever more desperate, the film paints a portrait of restless youth forever teetering between pleasure and emptiness. This is underground sexploitation at its most candid, brash, and unvarnished.

Details & Specs

Director
Nick Millard
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 9m
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Lustful Addiction

Why Cult

Sexploitation Highs

The film leans hard into explicit scenes, with female nudity, lesbian encounters, and steamy softcore sequences front and center.

Drug-Fueled Chaos

Ruby’s adventures are propelled by a haze of pharmaceuticals, making for a drug-soaked, unpredictable journey.

Grindhouse Pantomime

Expect narration, pantomime, and voiceover—all the hallmarks of a psychotronic, independent B-movie.

Vinyl and Lingerie Vibes

Thigh-high boots, lingerie, and a steady stream of strip-club aesthetics create a visual cocktail of late-60s sleaze.

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Questions from the Vault

When was A Couple of Trouble released? +

A Couple of Trouble was released in 1969.

Who directed A Couple of Trouble? +

A Couple of Trouble was directed by Nick Millard.

How long is A Couple of Trouble? +

A Couple of Trouble has a runtime of 69 minutes.

What genre is A Couple of Trouble? +

A Couple of Trouble is a drama film.

Where can I watch A Couple of Trouble? +

A Couple of Trouble is available to stream on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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