Asher Brauner, an actor and writer, emerged in the 1970s as a distinctive voice in cult cinema. He is best known for his role in Switchblade Sisters (1975), where he navigates the gritty dynamics of a female gang. Brauner also appears in Margin for Murder (1981), a film that delves into the underbelly of crime and deception. In addition to acting, he contributed as a writer for Treasure of the Moon Goddess (1987), blending adventure with a touch of fantasy. His work across these films reflects a commitment to the bold narratives that define exploitation and grindhouse genres.
One Shoe Makes it Murder
Robert Mitchum stars as a down-and-out ex-cop whose entanglement with a shady casino owner leaves him one step behind a killer in the mystery One Shoe Makes It Murder. Soon after the Nevada Gaming Commission suspends his casino license, gambling czar Carl Charnock (Mel Ferrer) hires private investigator Harold Schillman (Mitchum) to find his missing wife. With the help of Fay Reid (Angie Dickinson), Schillman locates the unfaithful spouse--right before she falls from a balcony! Now Schillman must determine whether she jumped or ... whether One Shoe Makes It Murder.