Robin Mattson, an actress known for her compelling performances in cult cinema, made her mark in the early 1970s. She appears as one of the rebellious protagonists in Bonnie's Kids (1973), a film that captures the spirit of youthful defiance. Her role in Candy Stripe Nurses (1974) further established her in the exploitation genre, where she navigates the chaotic world of nursing school with a mix of charm and grit. Mattson also features in Return to Macon County (1975) and Take Two (1987), contributing to the rich tapestry of grindhouse and cult films that SassyFlix celebrates.
Candy Stripe Nurses
Three high school girls work as volunteer candy stripe nurses at Oakwood Hospital. Free-loving Sandy (Candice Rialson) meets a famous rock star, Owen Boles (Kendrew Lascelles), and tries to cure him of his sexual problems. Uptight Dianne (Robin Mattson), who wants to be a doctor, has an affair with Cliff (Rod Haase), a star college basketball player who is being given speed by one of the hospital's doctors, and tries to expose the malpractice. Juvenile delinquent Marisa (Maria Rojo) has an affair with Carlos (Roger Cruz), who is falsely accused of taking part in a gas station hold up, and tries to prove his innocence.
