Drug-fueled mayhem erupts as a ruthless gang’s deal off the Cuban coast spirals out of control.
THE HOOKED GENERATION
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About a gang of dope peddlers who sail out to meet a Cuban boat. The trouble starts when they are forced to throw their narcotics overboard and are seen by a young couple.
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The Hooked Generation is a 1968 American action, adventure, crime, and drama film directed by William Grefé about a gang of drug dealers whose narcotics deal off the coast of Cuba goes wrong, leading to murder and a desperate flight from the law.
Programmer's Pick
William Grefé doesn’t flinch from the sleaze or the sweat in this wild ride of double-crosses and bad decisions. If your cup of tea involves narcotics, betrayal, and a boatload of exploitation tropes, welcome aboard.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The film doesn’t shy away from depicting a ruthless drug gang and their brutal methods, making for a raw portrait of criminal excess.
Set against the backdrop of the Florida coast and Everglades, the film delivers regional grit and atmosphere you won’t find in a city-bound caper.
From beefcake and bulging crotches to offscreen violence and psychotronic flourishes, it’s a full menu of exploitation cinema trademarks.
The film captures late-sixties anxieties, as hippie hedonism collides with violent crime and law enforcement.
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When was The Hooked Generation released? +
The Hooked Generation was released in 1968.
Who directed The Hooked Generation? +
The Hooked Generation was directed by William Grefé.
How long is The Hooked Generation? +
The Hooked Generation has a runtime of 92 minutes.
What genre is The Hooked Generation? +
The Hooked Generation is an action, adventure, crime, and drama film.
