STARLET!

Sleazy producers, aspiring starlets, and the wildest path to fame ever filmed.

1969 · 01:40:00 · X · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Two seedy producers work to make a star out of a former stag-film actress while an aging rival conspires to ruin her.

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Proof that in 1969, Hollywood's casting couch wasn’t just a metaphor.

Programmer's Pick

Starlet! yanks back the curtain on Hollywood’s sleazier side, where casting couches and softcore stardom collide. Richard Kanter’s drama doesn’t flinch from the nudity and power plays, with Shari Mann and Dee Lockwood leading a cast that’s neck-deep in exploitation. It’s a psychotronic snapshot of Tinseltown’s grimiest corridors.

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Quick Answer

What is Starlet! about?

Starlet! is a 1969 American drama film directed by Richard Kanter about aspiring actresses navigating exploitation and ambition in Hollywood's adult film underbelly.

Synopsis

The story details the exploitation of aspiring starlets. It centers on Carol Yates, an actress working for a seedy adult film producer. Alongside her roommates Allison and Linda, she is drawn into Hollywood's underbelly by an influential studio executive. Carol faces intense industry pressure, eventually landing a role in a softcore movie that catapults her to stardom under the stage name "Starliss Knight". Meanwhile, an aging rival actress named Maxine plots against the group.

Details & Specs

Director: Richard Kanter
Writer: David F. Friedman
Release: 1969
Runtime: 1h 40m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Drama
Also Known As: Hollywood Sex Slaves, Mädchen in der Rückenlage, Starlet

Why Cult

Sexploitation Hollywood

The film plunges into Hollywood’s adult film scene, showcasing the pressures and pitfalls faced by ambitious starlets.

Unfiltered Nudity

X-rated and packed with softcore scenes, Starlet! is unapologetic about its female nudity and simulated sex.

Casting Couch Power Plays

Studio executives and rival actresses scheme and seduce, painting a lurid portrait of ambition and betrayal.

Vintage Grindhouse Vibe

Made in 1969, this psychotronic cult drama delivers all the retro exploitation film flavor you’d expect.

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Independent Film Female Rear Nudity Psychotronic Film Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Female Frontal Nudity Sex Scene Grindhouse Film Softcore Lesbian Sex Lesbian Party One Word Title Simulated Sex Actress

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starlet! about? +

Starlet! follows Carol Yates and her roommates as they are lured into Hollywood’s adult film industry, facing exploitation and rivalry on their path to stardom.

Who directed Starlet!? +

Starlet! was directed by Richard Kanter.

How long is Starlet!? +

Starlet! has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is Starlet!? +

Starlet! is a drama film.

When was Starlet! released? +

Starlet! was released in 1969.

Where can I watch Starlet!? +

Starlet! is available to stream on SassyFlix.