A bankrupt studio hatches a risqué scheme for government-funded mermaids and mayhem.
DEEP JAWS
A movie studio was planning on making a sexploitation film about mermaids before it went bankrupt. So a plan is devised to get the government to finance the film for them.
Quick Answer
Deep Jaws is a 1976 American comedy directed by Perry Dell about a bankrupt studio that schemes to get government financing for a sexploitation mermaids film, leading to casting couch antics and a political affair.
Programmer's Pick
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if mermaids met government funding and the casting couch, Deep Jaws swims right into that territory. Perry Dell’s comedy doesn’t just lampoon Hollywood’s shadiest side—it parades it in a bikini and dares you not to laugh.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Perry Dell
- Writers
- Manuel Conde, Walt Davis, Charles Teitel
- Release
- 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
A bankrupt studio’s plan to make a risqué mermaid movie with government money is pure genre lampoon.
The film doesn’t shy away from lampooning the infamous casting couch, making exploitation the punchline.
The Secretary of State’s affair with the studio head’s wife adds a layer of political farce to the bedroom antics.
From skinny dipping to sex in the pool, the film features a parade of nudity and bawdy scenarios.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Deep Jaws released? +
Deep Jaws was released in 1976.
Who directed Deep Jaws? +
Deep Jaws was directed by Perry Dell.
How long is Deep Jaws? +
Deep Jaws has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is Deep Jaws? +
Deep Jaws is a comedy.
Where can I watch Deep Jaws? +
Deep Jaws is available to watch on SassyFlix.
