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An artist’s debts pull him into a web of espionage, nudity, and desperate schemes.

THIGH SPY

A spy's eye view of sin!

1967 · 1h 25m · NR · Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Ambiguous thriller of a man hunting down half-naked women.

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What is Thigh Spy about?

Thigh Spy is a 1967 American crime drama directed by William K. Hennigar about a struggling artist forced to attempt murder to repay his debts, entangling him in a world of espionage and risqué encounters.

Synopsis

Bartholomew is a struggling young artist whose patron, the incorrigible Mr. X, decides to collect the money he has loaned the painter. In lieu of payment, Bartholomew is told that he can repay Mr. X by killing Arnold, a counterspy. Temperamentally unsuited for murder, Bartholomew despairs at his inability to raise the money. His girl friend Truska offers to work the streets to help raise the cash, but earlier efforts have been notably unsuccessful, so instead they go to a restaurant where Chrissy, one of Mr. X's agents, is detaining the unsuspecting Arnold. Bartholomew shoots at Arnold but misses. He and Truska then follow Arnold and Chrissy to a mountain cabin, and there they try once again to kill Arnold. Again off target, Bartholomew and Truska sit disconsolate in the outhouse, their body warmth waning, their bullets gone. Chrissy finally overrules Arnold and invites the two frozen agents in for food and drink, and soon, with spirits bubbling, all tumble into bed together.
Details & Specs
Director
William K. Hennigar
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Genres
Crime, Drama
Also Known As
High Spy

Why Cult

Artist in Over His Head

The protagonist is a struggling young artist blackmailed into a world of crime and espionage, providing a twist on the typical spy setup.

Saucy Espionage

Expect a mix of spy shenanigans and risqué set pieces, with nudity and sex woven into the plot’s fabric.

Independent '60s Curio

This independent film offers a glimpse into the low-budget, boundary-pushing cinema of late-'60s America.

Questions from the Vault

What is Thigh Spy about? +

Thigh Spy centers on a young artist forced to attempt murder as repayment to his patron, drawing him and his girlfriend into a tangled world of espionage and risqué situations.

When was Thigh Spy released? +

Thigh Spy was released in 1967.

Who directed Thigh Spy? +

Thigh Spy was directed by William K. Hennigar.

How long is Thigh Spy? +

Thigh Spy has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Thigh Spy? +

Thigh Spy is a crime drama.

Where can I watch Thigh Spy? +

Thigh Spy is available to stream on SassyFlix.