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Three models, one microfilm, and a runway full of international intrigue.

COVER GIRL MODELS

The Girls with the Centerfold Spreads.

1975 · 1h 38m · R · Action / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A fashion photography assignment teams three American models and inadvertently plunges them into the mystery and danger of international espionage.

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Proof that in the '70s, the catwalk really could be a war zone.

Programmer's Pick

Where else do you get a blend of fashion, espionage, and softcore chaos set against the backdrop of 1970s Manila? Cirio H. Santiago's Cover Girl Models delivers catwalks, catfights, and enough spy-vs-counterspy shenanigans to keep your polyester bell-bottoms twitching.

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Quick Answer
What is Cover Girl Models about?

Cover Girl Models is a 1975 action, drama, and thriller film directed by Cirio H. Santiago about three American models who become entangled in international espionage after a roll of microfilm is hidden in one of their gowns.

Details & Specs
Director
Cirio H. Santiago
Writer
Howard R. Cohen
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Philippines, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

A fashion photography assignment teams three American models and inadvertently pitches them into the mystery and danger of international espionage, when an invaluable roll of microfilm secreted into one of the girls' fashion gowns, draws them into the violence and intrigue of a spy-vs-counterspy conspiracy.

Why Cult

Runway Espionage

When a microfilm winds up in a model's gown, the line between fashion and international intrigue gets delightfully blurry.

Cirio Santiago Direction

Directed by exploitation maestro Cirio H. Santiago, this film is a prime slice of his high-energy, globe-trotting B-movie style.

Exploitation-Fashion Mashup

Expect a heady mix of modeling glamour, chase scenes, and the requisite 1970s softcore exploitation.

Filipino-American Production

Shot in the Philippines with both American and Filipino talent, it offers a pulpy, cross-cultural take on the genre.

Cast & Crew

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Director: Cirio H. Santiago Writer: Howard R. Cohen
PA Pat Anderson Barbara Lindsay Bloom Lindsay Bloom Claire Tara Strohmeier Tara Strohmeier Mandy JK John Kramer Mark RH Rhonda Hopkins Pamela Mary Woronov Mary Woronov Diane Vic Diaz Vic Diaz Kulik KM Ken Metcalfe Tom Mahoney Joseph Zucchero Joseph Zucchero The Ambassador Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa Chen Leslie McRay Leslie McRay Pamela in photograph (uncredited) TF Tony Ferrer Ray Chua Nory Wright Nory Wright Tracy Marks ML Mark LeBuse Sam Melson Zenaida Amador Zenaida Amador Juanita JR Jordan Rosengarten The Sailor Barbara Perez Barbara Perez TheModel Joe Mari Avellana Joe Mari Avellana Number One (uncredited)

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Questions from the Vault

What is Cover Girl Models about? +

Cover Girl Models follows three American models whose fashion shoot turns dangerous when they become embroiled in international espionage after a roll of microfilm is hidden in one of their gowns.

When was Cover Girl Models released? +

Cover Girl Models was released in 1975.

Who directed Cover Girl Models? +

Cover Girl Models was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.

How long is Cover Girl Models? +

Cover Girl Models has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Cover Girl Models? +

Cover Girl Models is an action, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Cover Girl Models? +

You can watch Cover Girl Models on SassyFlix.

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