Jesse Corti, known for his role in High Stakes (1989), brings a unique energy to the underground gambling scene depicted in the film. His performance captures the essence of the 1980s exploitation genre, where the stakes are not just monetary but deeply personal. Corti's involvement in this cult classic highlights the gritty realism and tension that define the film, making it a noteworthy entry in the realm of grindhouse cinema. His work resonates with fans of the genre, showcasing the raw energy that characterizes this era.
High Stakes
Bambi Rose (Sally Kirkland) is a sexy, albeit aging, New York prostitute who is at the mercy of a sadistic vicious racketeer pimp named Slim (Richard Lynch), who has his fingers in nearly every sort of crime imaginable. When a greedy unprincipled Wall Street stockbroker (Robert LuPone) whose fortunes become intertwined with Bambi's when a mugging leaves him at her doorstep, Bambi enlists his aid in stealing $4,000 from one of Slim's henchmen and saving her daughter out of the clutches of the mobsters she works for.
