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Drama Cult Classic

Civil War outlaws, a brothel headquarters, and exploitation on the wild frontier.

RIDE A WILD STUD

1969 · 1h 10m · NR · Drama / Western · IMDB TMDB

During the Civil War, Confederate bandit William Quantrill and his raiders kidnap women, rape them and imprison them in a brothel. A cowboy sets out to rescue his girlfriend, who is one of the kidnapped women.

Quick Answer

What is Ride a Wild Stud about?

Ride a Wild Stud is a 1969 American drama-western directed by Oliver Drake about Confederate bandit Quantrill, whose band raids both sides during the Civil War and operates out of a brothel where women are imprisoned and abused.

Programmer's Pick

Only in the grindhouse wilds of the late '60s could a Civil War western double as a brothel-bound sexploitation exposé. Ride a Wild Stud doesn't just ride the line between drama and sleaze—it gallops across it, spurs and all.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the chaotic backdrop of the Civil War, Ride a Wild Stud follows the notorious 'Colonel' Quantrill, who has deserted the Confederate army to become an opportunistic raider. His makeshift headquarters is a brothel, where his men indulge in brutal pleasures away from the front lines. Marsha, brought in by the ruthless Doolin, joins a cast of women trying to survive in captivity. Madame Irene, resilient and resourceful, secretly aids undercover agent Mike in his efforts to disrupt Quantrill's criminal operations. The film dwells in the intersection of Western grit and sexploitation, immersing viewers in an atmosphere thick with lawlessness, treachery, and exploitation.

Details & Specs

Director
Oliver Drake
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 10m
Genres
Drama, Western

Why Cult

Sexploitation Western Mashup

This film cranks up the raunch, mixing classic outlaw Western tropes with the raw edge of late-60s erotic cinema.

Civil War Banditry

Quantrill's gang raids both Confederate and Union shipments, offering a rare focus on opportunistic outlawry during wartime.

Brothel Headquarters

The villain's lair is a brothel, making for a sleazy, atmospheric setting rarely seen in westerns.

Female Defiance

Despite grim circumstances, Madame Irene stands as a stubborn force, secretly aiding the resistance from within.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Ride a Wild Stud released? +

Ride a Wild Stud was released in 1969.

Who directed Ride a Wild Stud? +

Oliver Drake directed Ride a Wild Stud.

How long is Ride a Wild Stud? +

Ride a Wild Stud has a runtime of 70 minutes.

What genre is Ride a Wild Stud? +

Ride a Wild Stud is a drama and western film with strong sexploitation and erotic elements.

Where can I watch Ride a Wild Stud? +

Ride a Wild Stud is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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