Joel Bender, a director and writer born in the 1950s, made a significant impact on the cult cinema landscape with his work in the late 1970s and 1980s. He directed and wrote Gas Pump Girls (1979), a quintessential sex comedy that captures the playful spirit of the era. Bender also penned the scripts for R.S.V.P. (1984) and Tenement (1985), both of which delve into the exploitation genre with their unique narratives. His contributions to these films showcase a blend of humor and gritty storytelling that resonates with fans of cult and grindhouse cinema.
Gas Pump Girls
New high school graduates June and her friends take over a dilapidated service station owned by her bed-ridden uncle. They have to perform every trick in the book to compete against the modern station across the street.
