Bernadette Peters, born in 1948, is an American actress known for her dynamic performances across film and stage. She made her film debut in the 1970s, appearing in Vigilante Force (1976) as a pivotal character, and later showcased her versatility in Heartbeeps (1981) and Slaves of New York (1989). While Peters is celebrated for her Broadway roles, her contributions to cult cinema through these films reveal her range and commitment to storytelling in various forms. Her performances resonate within the exploitation and offbeat genres that SassyFlix champions.
Vigilante Force
A small California town is overrun with unruly and rowdy behavior from oil-field workers. Aaron Arnold, a Vietnam War veteran, and the brother of one of the locals (Ben Arnold), is hired to assist the police in restoring the peace. Aaron hires mercenaries trained in combat to help. After controlling the oil field workers, the veterans take over the town for their own not-always-legal purposes. Confrontation between the town police and locals and the mercenaries ends in violence.
