Monte Landis, born in 1933, is a Scottish-American actor whose career spans decades and continents. He began in Britain before moving to the United States in 1963, where he brought his comedic flair to cult classics like Candy Stripe Nurses (1974) and Body Double (1984). In Body Double, he delivers a memorable performance that adds a layer of intrigue to the film's exploration of voyeurism and identity. Landis's background in cabaret and jazz clubs informs his dynamic presence, making him a distinctive figure in the realm of exploitation cinema.
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.
