A pop singer mistaken for a goddess stirs up jungle chaos, pirates, and lost treasure.
TREASURE OF THE MOON GODDESS
Pop singer Lu, who's touring Central America, her sleazy manager Harold, a rugged boat captain and their guide, Sam, and Sam's girl Brandy, are targeted by a gang and a local tribe over Lu's resemblance to the natives' moon goddess.
Quick Answer
Treasure of the Moon Goddess is a 1987 Mexico/USA adventure drama directed by José Luis García Agraz about a pop singer who is kidnapped by a jungle tribe that believes she is their goddess, leading her friends into a race with pirates and tribesmen to uncover a lost treasure.
Programmer's Pick
If you've ever wondered what would happen if a pop singer's concert tour turned into a jungle goddess caper—with pirates and a side of brief nudity—this is your answer. Linnea Quigley brings both bikini and bemusement to a film where mistaken identity is just the first of many hazards. Independent cinema never looked so sweaty, or so sparkly.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Directed by award-winning filmmaker José Luis García Agraz, this 1987 Mexican-American adventure brings together a cross-cultural cast and blends pop culture with mythic adventure, reflecting late-'80s genre trends and international collaborations.
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Why Cult
Linnea Quigley stars as a touring singer whose resemblance to a moon goddess lands her in jungle captivity.
Central American natives worshipping a pop star sets the stage for oddball rituals, mistaken worship, and chase sequences.
The film layers in a pirate horde and a classic lost treasure hunt, keeping the adventure pulpy and unpredictable.
From bra and panties to body paint and ogling, the movie leans into its R-rated, campy exploitation roots.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed Treasure of the Moon Goddess? +
José Luis García Agraz directed Treasure of the Moon Goddess.
How long is Treasure of the Moon Goddess? +
Treasure of the Moon Goddess has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Treasure of the Moon Goddess? +
The film is an adventure drama.
Where can I watch Treasure of the Moon Goddess? +
Treasure of the Moon Goddess is available to stream on SassyFlix.
Why do the Central American natives worship Lu? +
Lu is worshipped by the tribe because she bears a striking resemblance to their moon goddess idol—and, as the film jokes, possibly to Goldie Hawn.
