Monday, August 9, 2021

JOYRIDE TO NOWHERE 1977 (TUBI)

Mel Welles directed this off beat little action film.

Two young women, (Leah Ackerman) and Cindy (Sandy Alan) decide to escape their horrible home lives and head to Los Angeles for fame and fortune.

They find themselves involved with a lot of shady characters along the way. One night at a nightclub they meet a gangster named Tank McCall (Mel Welles). He invites them to his place for a chance to relax and bathe. They take him up on the offer.

After a lot of sexual advances the girls wait until Tank takes a shower and then steal his car. However, in the car is 2 million dollars from a robbery he andhis friends just pulled off.

The girls are unaware that the money is in the car. Tanks men pursue the girls who are still trying to get to LA. Lots of car chases and explosions round out this film that really has no happy ending for anyone, especially Tank who accidentally destroys the 2 million when all is said and done.

This is a different kind of film that has slipped thru the exploitation cracks. It's somewhat innocent, but it is a fun watch. It really reflects a different time, and that is what I liked about it the most,

The women are attractive, the action isn't over the top, and believe it or not there is a plot. If you get the chance to see this, do so. I think you'll like it.

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