When two amateur crooks hide out in a seedy New York porn shop, things spiral into a D'Amato-fueled sleaze spiral.

PLEASURE SHOP ON THE AVENUE

1979 · 01:13:00 · NR · Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Two amateur armed robbers steal $5,000 from NY's red light district, only to discover it was an intended protection payment to the mob. With Mafia hit men after them they seek shelter in a sleazy sex shop.

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Quick Answer

What is Pleasure Shop on the Avenue about?

Pleasure Shop on the Avenue is a 1979 Italian crime thriller directed by Joe D'Amato about two amateur robbers who, after stealing money intended for the mob, hide out in a New York porn shop and take a shop worker hostage.

Key Facts

Director: Joe D'Amato
Writers: Tito Carpi, Joe D'Amato
Release: 1979
Runtime: 1h 13m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Also Known As: Pleasure Shop on 7th Avenue, Pleasure Shop on 7th Ave., Tienda Porno, Il porno shop della 7ª strada, New York 7ª strada, The Pleasure Shop on 7th Avenue

The SassyFlix Take

Joe D'Amato brings his signature blend of crime, sleaze, and erotic spectacle to the mean streets of New York—by way of Italy. With amateur thieves, mob payoffs, and a porn shop as ground zero, this film doesn’t just toe the line between pulp and provocation, it gleefully pole-vaults over it.

From the Vault

Where the only thing more dangerous than the mob is the after-hours staff meeting.

Why Cult

New York Red Light District

Set against the gritty backdrop of New York’s seediest streets, the film dives deep into the underbelly of the city's adult playground.

Joe D'Amato Sleaze

Directed by Joe D'Amato, the film is packed with his trademark mix of explicit eroticism and crime-driven tension.

Sex Shop Hostage Mayhem

A robbery gone wrong leads to a hostage situation in a porn shop, blending exploitation and criminal chaos.

Unsimulated Erotic Content

The film features unsimulated sex, lesbian scenes, and explicit acts that push it into pure sexploitation territory.

About This Film

Two thieves rod a drug store and decide to hide out in a porn shop. Soon after when the coast is clear, the thieves take the shop worker with them as hostage. On there way to freedom they decide to break into a mansion and discover that they are not the only ones hiding as well. They find a group of students. The movie soon turns into a Last House on the Left meets a Joe D'Amato style film full of sleazy sex.

Film Details

Director Joe D'Amato

Writers Tito Carpi, Joe D'Amato

Themes & Keywords

Female Rear Nudity Female Topless Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Sex Scene Female Pubic Hair Lesbian Sex Voyeurism 1970s Attempted Rape Female Masturbation New York City Stripping Hostage Oral Sex Humiliation Masturbation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasure Shop on the Avenue about? +

Pleasure Shop on the Avenue follows two amateur robbers who steal money from a New York drug store, hide out in a porn shop, and get entangled with the mob and a hostage situation.

When was Pleasure Shop on the Avenue released? +

Pleasure Shop on the Avenue was released in 1979.

Who directed Pleasure Shop on the Avenue? +

The film was directed by Joe D'Amato.

How long is Pleasure Shop on the Avenue? +

The film has a runtime of 73 minutes.

What genre is Pleasure Shop on the Avenue? +

Pleasure Shop on the Avenue is a crime thriller with strong sexploitation and erotic elements.