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Adventure Cult Classic

A bawdy safari parody where private eye Hamilton Hornee tracks a lost heiress turned jungle goddess.

TRADER HORNEE

1970 · 1h 24m · X · Adventure / Comedy · IMDB TMDB

A private detective journeys to Africa to find a legenday white gorilla. The gorilla turns out to be an escaped Nazi war criminal.

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What is Trader Hornee about?

Trader Hornee is a 1970 American adventure comedy directed by Jonathan Lucas about a private detective who leads an expedition into Africa to find Algona, an heiress who has become a goddess among a local tribe.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your jungle expeditions with a heavy dose of nudity, innuendo, and parody, Trader Hornee doesn’t just cross the line—it dances on it. Jonathan Lucas gleefully sends up both sex comedies and safari flicks, and Buddy Pantsari’s Hornee is as subtle as a pith helmet in a strip club.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Trader Hornee takes the classic jungle adventure and gives it a cheeky, sexploitation spin. Detective Hamilton Hornee is tasked with tracking down Algona, the missing heiress to a sizable fortune, who is rumored to have transformed into a blonde goddess worshiped by the Meshpokas tribe deep in mysterious Africa. As Hornee and his eclectic team plunge into the wild, they encounter a world where the line between civilization and the untamed is blurred, and reverence for Algona takes on a distinctly worshipful (and risqué) tone. Expect irreverent parody, sexual comedy, and a parade of scantily clad explorers and locals as this romp lampoons both detective stories and jungle epics.

Details & Specs

Director
Jonathan Lucas
Writer
David F. Friedman
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Adventure, Comedy
Also Known As
Legend of the Lost Goddess

Why This Matters

This sexploitation parody of Trader Horn was written and produced by David F. Friedman and later received a retroactive award of merit from the Adult Film Association of America, recognizing it as the best adult film from 1966 to 1970.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jonathan Lucas Writer: David F. Friedman
BP Buddy Pantsari Hamilton Hornee Julie Conners Julie Conners Jane Sommers John Alderman John Alderman Max Matthews Luanne Roberts Luanne Roberts Doris Matthews Elizabeth Knowles Elizabeth Knowles Tender Lee FD Fletcher Davies Stanley Livingston BD Brainerd Duffield Kenya Adler DS Deek Sills Algona NH Neal Henderson Mr. Allen DF David F. Friedman Barroom Bum Alice Friedland Alice Friedland Sharon / Girl in Barroom (uncredited) Linda York Linda York Girl with Sharon / Girl in Barroom (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Safari Sex Parody

This film lampoons both the jungle adventure and detective genres with over-the-top sexual humor and parody.

Jungle Goddess Setup

A missing heiress becomes a blonde goddess among an African tribe, giving the film a gleefully absurd premise.

Private Eye in Africa

Instead of the usual explorers, our hero is a private detective on a distinctly risqué mission.

Uninhibited Exploitation

Expect X-rated antics, nudity in abundance, and a parade of era-specific erotic tropes.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Trader Hornee released? +

Trader Hornee was released in 1970.

Who directed Trader Hornee? +

Trader Hornee was directed by Jonathan Lucas.

How long is Trader Hornee? +

Trader Hornee has a runtime of 84 minutes.

What genre is Trader Hornee? +

Trader Hornee is an adventure comedy film.

Where can I watch Trader Hornee? +

Trader Hornee is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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