1978 was a wild year in Southern California. It was also the last climatic gasp from the entire 70's style and fashion. This movie, in a sense, captures that wholly '70's vibe desperately clinging to what was left of the whole let-it-all-hang-out lifestyle. Punk rock had just arrived in Hollywood - disco, cocaine and MTV were right around the corner.
This is what I would call a very typical Crown International pic. Lots of newbie actors hamming it up or trying to make a splash (ha ha, Malibu Beach, get it, splash?) Not much of a plot but as usual with them good production values. The dog that takes women's bikini tops off and runs away is the best of the lot, they could have the made the whole movie with him as the main character. And when you start thinking that, yes, ladies and gentlemen, you have another Crown International classic.
A bit of an obscurity, this one - no streaming, DVD is your best bet if you can find one on Amazon. It also appears in Millcreek's "Drive-In Cult Classics Vol 3" and in a 4-pack with some other goofy movies. 1.25 stars/2.75
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