John Lawrence, an influential figure in cult cinema, made his mark as a writer and director in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He penned The Glory Stompers (1967) and took the helm for Scream Free! (1969), showcasing his knack for blending genres. His creative prowess continued with The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (1971) and Savage Abduction (1973), where he served as both writer and director, crafting narratives that resonate within the grindhouse aesthetic. Lawrence also appeared as an actor in The Ganja Express (1978), further cementing his diverse contributions to the cult film landscape.
The Ganja Express
Toni is a smart drug smuggler, living in a luxuriously home by the beach. The pot (ganja) producers pack it in crates, take it from Jamaica to a precise point of New England waters, and dump it in the sea. With no apparent connection with them, a couple of scuba-divers later retrieve the crates to their own boat, then take it in an old low-flying biplane to the continent. And then a third party will distribute to the consumers. The Narcotics Bureau has its informers, of course, but it seems the monthly Ganja Express can't be stopped. Eventually it will come ashore, in a mix of sex and violence, during an orgy at Toni's place.
