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Drama Cult Classic

Three wild women reunite for one last, jewel-studded heist during Mardi Gras madness.

HOT THRILLS AND WARM CHILLS

1967 · 1h 20m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Rita Alexander stars as the towering gang leader of a trio of hoodlum gals looking to make one last big score, run away with a mess of diamonds and live the dream in paradise. 

Quick Answer

What is Hot Thrills and Warm Chills about?

Hot Thrills and Warm Chills is a 1967 American drama directed by Dale Berry about three women who reunite to plan a daring jewel heist during Mardi Gras.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your heists with a side of beads and a dash of sass, Hot Thrills and Warm Chills is the backroad detour you didn’t know you needed. Dale Berry steers a wild cast through Mardi Gras mayhem, where female camaraderie meets sexploitation sparkle.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Three women, long separated by time and circumstance, come together at a roadside motel to reminisce and plot a bold caper: stealing the coveted crown of the King of Sex during New Orleans' legendary Mardi Gras. As the city erupts in revelry, these unapologetic partners in crime—led by the formidable Toni—dive headlong into a world of glitter, chaos, and temptation. Their getaway turns complicated when determined detectives close in, forcing the trio to rely on street smarts and their own seductive skills to avoid capture. This independent ‘60s drama serves up a potent cocktail of hixploitation and sexploitation, with a sly wink at the era’s underbelly.

Details & Specs

Director
Dale Berry
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama

Why Cult

Mardi Gras Mayhem

Set against the backdrop of New Orleans' carnival chaos, the film uses Mardi Gras as both playground and battleground for its jewel-thief trio.

Female-Led Heist

Three women take the lead in a daring plan to swipe the crown of the King of Sex, flipping the script on traditional caper films.

Hixploitation & Sexploitation Blend

The movie is a true hybrid of hixploitation grit and sexploitation cheek, spotlighting female nudity and the wild side of independent cinema.

Independent '60s Vibe

Made outside the Hollywood system, it captures the raw, untamed spirit of late-'60s American underground filmmaking.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Hot Thrills and Warm Chills released? +

Hot Thrills and Warm Chills was released in 1967.

Who directed Hot Thrills and Warm Chills? +

Dale Berry directed Hot Thrills and Warm Chills.

How long is Hot Thrills and Warm Chills? +

Hot Thrills and Warm Chills has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Hot Thrills and Warm Chills? +

Hot Thrills and Warm Chills is a drama.

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