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A waitress's escape from abuse leads her into a web of exploitation and danger.

THE VELVET TRAP

The Totally Adult Motion Picture! The People in Julie's World Who Pursue Their Own Particular Pleasures

1966 · 1h 20m · PG · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A luscious waitress, Julie, gets raped by a her drunken short-order cook boss. She escapes and runs to one of her customers Brad who place her in a Velvet Trap of sex and prostitution!

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Julie wanted a fresh start, but the only thing served up was trouble—order up!

Programmer's Pick

Sleaze meets tragedy in this 1966 sexploitation drama, where the only thing greasier than the spoon is the fate awaiting Julie. Ken Kennedy doesn't pull punches as our hapless heroine is tossed from a predatory diner to the neon-lit nightmares of Las Vegas, with every twist setting a new low for human decency.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is The Velvet Trap about?

The Velvet Trap is a 1966 American drama film directed by Ken Kennedy about a waitress named Julie whose attempt to escape her abusive boss leads her into an escalating spiral of exploitation, coercion, and criminal schemes.

Details & Specs
Director
Ken Kennedy
Writer
Ken Kennedy
Release
1966
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
United States of America
Language
Abkhazian, English
Genres
Drama

Synopsis

Put upon greasy spoon waitress Julie gets raped by her drunken short order cook boss. After managing to escape, Julie hooks up with regular patron Brad Collins and heads off to Las Vegas for an impromptu wedding. However, Brad leaves Julie high and dry in a cheap motel the very next morning after coercing her into posing for a few nude photos.

But that's just the start of poor Julie's woes who is kidnapped by a organization of thugs who want her to sleep with a deviate man with one finger missing!

Why Cult

Sexploitation Drama

This film dives headfirst into the underbelly of 1960s exploitation cinema, blending raw drama with sensational themes of coercion and survival.

Female Protagonist's Downfall

Follow Julie's harrowing journey from waitress to victim as she's manipulated and forced into increasingly dire situations.

Vegas Wedding Gone Wrong

A hasty Las Vegas wedding turns into a nightmare, swapping marital bliss for betrayal and blackmail.

Sleazy Villain Gallery

From a lecherous cook to a one-fingered deviate, this film's rogues' gallery is as sordid as it gets.

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Questions from the Vault

What is The Velvet Trap about? +

The Velvet Trap follows waitress Julie as she flees sexual assault at work, only to be manipulated into prostitution and criminal schemes after a disastrous Las Vegas elopement.

When was The Velvet Trap released? +

The Velvet Trap was released in 1966.

Who directed The Velvet Trap? +

Ken Kennedy directed The Velvet Trap.

How long is The Velvet Trap? +

The Velvet Trap has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is The Velvet Trap? +

The Velvet Trap is a drama with strong sexploitation elements.

Where can I watch The Velvet Trap? +

The Velvet Trap is available to stream on SassyFlix.