Born in 1943, Paul Williams is a director and writer who brought a distinct voice to cult cinema with Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972). His work captures the essence of the early 1970s counterculture, blending humor and social commentary. As both director and writer of this film, Williams crafts a narrative that resonates with the era's spirit, making it a notable entry in the realm of exploitation cinema. His contributions continue to influence the genre, solidifying his place in the conversation around cult films.
Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
A cocky Harvard graduate transports a load of marijuana from Berkeley to Boston. His girlfriend gets busted with the second load. He and a friend go against a dirty cop and a Cuban gangster to get the load and the girl back.