Gangster legend gets the Southern-fried grindhouse treatment from Larry Buchanan.
A BULLET FOR PRETTY BOY
Defacing public property is against the law... but so is bank robbing, murder and the kind of women Charlie Floyd loved.
The movie tells the biography of the gangster Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd who started his career young aged when he saw his father die and seeked out revenge by killing his murderer during a fight.
A Bullet for Pretty Boy is a 1970 American action crime film directed by Larry Buchanan about the rise of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd from Oklahoma farmer to notorious gangster.
The SassyFlix Take
Cult favorite Buchanan proves you don’t need a Hollywood budget to stage a gangster’s downfall.
Why Cult
The film blends true crime with Southern-fried exploitation, turning Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd’s story into a rural outlaw saga.
Teen idol Fabian stars as Floyd, swapping pop stardom for the chain gang and a bad reputation.
Floyd’s criminal journey takes a detour through Beryl’s brothel, where jealousy and betrayal brew among outlaws and lovers.
Cult director Larry Buchanan brings his grindhouse sensibility to this biographical crime drama.
Synopsis
Several years later Floyd escapes from prison and takes refuge in a brothel run by Beryl, where prostitute Betty falls for him. Beryl's brother Wallace wants Betty for himself and starts to hate Floyd, giving him the nickname "Pretty Boy".
The brothel is a hangout for Ned Short and his gang of bank robbers. Floyd joins them and becomes a full-fledged criminal.
Floyd returns to Oklahoma to see his wife. They still love each other but she can't be with him because he is now a bank robber. He then goes on a crime spree with another member of the gang, an old friend called Preacher. Pretty Boy Floyd is eventually killed.
Themes & Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Bullet for Pretty Boy about? +
A Bullet for Pretty Boy tells the story of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd, tracing his transformation from an Oklahoma farmer into a notorious gangster after a violent incident changes his life.
When was A Bullet for Pretty Boy released? +
A Bullet for Pretty Boy was released in 1970.
Who directed A Bullet for Pretty Boy? +
Larry Buchanan directed A Bullet for Pretty Boy.
How long is A Bullet for Pretty Boy? +
A Bullet for Pretty Boy has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is A Bullet for Pretty Boy? +
A Bullet for Pretty Boy is an action, biography, crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch A Bullet for Pretty Boy? +
A Bullet for Pretty Boy is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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