Ola Ray, born in 1960, is an American actress known for her work in the 1980s cult film scene. She appears in Body and Soul (1981) as a key character navigating the gritty world of underground boxing, and in Fear City (1984), where she plays a pivotal role in a story of murder and mayhem in New York's nightlife. Ray's performances in these films highlight her ability to embody strong, complex characters in the realm of exploitation cinema, making her contributions significant within the SassyFlix catalog.
Body and Soul
Based on the 1947 classic of the same name, this "entertaining" (The New York Times) rags-to-riches tale about a vivacious young fighter from Chicago pulls no punches in its portrayal of boxings dark side. Featuring the always-animated Muhammad Ali as himself, Body and Soul is "a rousing good time" (LA Herald-Examiner)! Golden Gloves champ Leon (Leon Isaac Kennedy) has no interest in becoming a pro boxer; instead, he wants to be a doctor. But when his little sister requires immediate and expensive medical treatments, he decides to go for the title and all the money it will bring. On his way to the top, however, Leon succumbs to the temptations that come with success: money, flesh, ego. As a result, he begins to lose everyone and everything he used to care about. Can Leon pull his life back together, or is he too far gone to be redeemed?
