Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.
Acting
Stacy Keach sweats through every scene like it's his job.
Production
Genuine abandoned mining town gives authentic post-apocalyptic desolation.
Costume
Pia Zadora's outfits define 'trying too hard' as character choice.
Director
Matt Cimber
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pia Zadora's controversial Golden Globe win was allegedly financed by her billionaire husband's massive ad campaign for the film.
Based on a James M. Cain novel, this was meant to be serious noir—instead it became a camp cautionary tale about Hollywood excess.
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