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Headless Body in Topless Bar

  • 1995
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Headless Body in Topless Bar (1995)
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Late one night, in a seedy topless bar, a group of men watch a stripper dance over their malted beverages. But, one of them is an ex-con who's about to put the group on a collision course wi... Read allLate one night, in a seedy topless bar, a group of men watch a stripper dance over their malted beverages. But, one of them is an ex-con who's about to put the group on a collision course with death. Inspired by the events that spawned the New York Post headline, Headless Body in... Read allLate one night, in a seedy topless bar, a group of men watch a stripper dance over their malted beverages. But, one of them is an ex-con who's about to put the group on a collision course with death. Inspired by the events that spawned the New York Post headline, Headless Body in Topless Bar is an intense black comedy about a group of hostages held under the torment o... Read all

  • Director
    • James Bruce
  • Writer
    • Peter Koper
  • Stars
    • Raymond J. Barry
    • Rustam Branaman
    • Jennifer MacDonald
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    270
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Bruce
    • Writer
      • Peter Koper
    • Stars
      • Raymond J. Barry
      • Rustam Branaman
      • Jennifer MacDonald
    • 7User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Man
    Rustam Branaman
    Rustam Branaman
    • Vic Palmieri
    Jennifer MacDonald
    • Candy
    Taylor Nichols
    Taylor Nichols
    • Danny
    David Selby
    David Selby
    • Bradford Lumpkin
    Paul Williams
    Paul Williams
    • Carl Levin
    April Grace
    April Grace
    • Letitia Jackson
    Biff Yeager
    Biff Yeager
    • Joe
    Tom Bresnahan
    Tom Bresnahan
    • Drunk
    • (as Tom Breznahan)
    Deborah De Voto
    • Dancer
    • Director
      • James Bruce
    • Writer
      • Peter Koper
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    1carlmh

    waste of time

    this movie is the worst EVER!!! sorry but this was a total waste of good hours. quasi-psychology and b-actors makes a baaaad horror movie. you can say that if you are into bad movies you will adore this one. and the "hot chick" wasn't all that hot. there is absolutely no climax to the movie, and the worst part is the ending song. some homemade thing with these words "its in awful condition the world is a mess. when heads fall of bodies and girls wont stay dressed. the cops they are clueless, eating donuts in their car. newspaperflash next morning: headless body,topless bar." Jesus! sorry guys, but milks gone bad with this one.
    7cabran76

    dark, disturbing, surreal and based on actual events

    There are surreal moments in which the killer has egocentricities, then confusion and then uses psychobabble to torture his hostages. There is only one set of naked breasts that is shown in this movie and its not in a titillating atmosphere. I was hoping the poor girl would be able to put a shirt on. The headlessness doesn't come until near to the end and I won't spoil by telling who gets beheaded. I also thought the cast did an excellent job with characterizations and felt they were very believable. This movie was quite different and intriuging to watch especially after learning that it is based on an actual event that caused the New York Post to headline "Headless body in Topless Bar" back in the 80's. Not a movie for everyone but if you like dark and disturbing films you might just enjoy this one.
    5gridoon

    Riveting but unpleasant film.

    Although this movie is loosely based on real events, it seems artificial at times; some of the dialogue sounds scripted, instead of spoken by real people, and not all of the situations are believable. But the one big situation is still enough to keep you riveted to the screen, and the performances are good all around, with a particularly unsentimental portrait of the criminal by Raymond J. Barry. (**)
    10butai-2

    The critics loved it!

    Here are some of the quotes from the press (and yes I worked on the film): "Don't walk, run to see headless!" Newhouse papers "Tough urban drama, fine ensemble acting" New York Times "Throbs with intensity" Playboy "A bottomless pit of naked tension. A razor sharp drama that cuts to the bone" Details magazine "Pinteresque tale, masterfully directed" Buzz magazine
    UvulaPie

    A good film... if you like surreal films involving exposed breasts

    Ah, the joys of headlessness. If it were not for the vast amounts of nudity, this film would be a complete waste of time. Seems Joe (played by the gruff but lovable Biff Yeager) has a problem: his best friend Carl (played lamely by Paul Williams) has spontaneously decapitated. So what does Joe do but drag his headless friend to their favorite topless bar, sets him in a corner booth, and the remainder of the movie is Joe and his dead friend watching strippers while Joe comments on the size of their, em, talents. From the style this could almost be a student or art film, as surreal as it is, but it is the real deal. Stay away unless you like to see Burbons poured down the neck of a headless guy by a faithful best friend.

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      Referenced in Women of the House: Women in Film (1995)
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    • Release date
      • February 16, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Film Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Обезглавленное тело в стриптиз баре
    • Production company
      • Green Tea Pictures
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      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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