Tiffany Bolling was one of my favorite actresses who appeared with pleasing regularity in such choice trashy 70's drive-in fare as "Bonnie's Kids," "The Centerfold Girls," and "The Candy Snatchers." This mid 80's late night cable movie features Bolling in a nice substantial lead role as Val Binnes, an acclaimed actress who decides to play a bold and uninhibited starring part in a racy and controversial picture for her ambitious, but neglectful and self-absorbed director husband Peter (likable Franc Lutz). Val finds herself becoming too caught up in the risqué role, throws caution to the wind, and gets involved in an adulterous affair with her hunky, but arrogant leading man Rick (nicely played to the cocky hilt by Daniel Pilon). Can the marriage between Val and Peter survive the pressure and problems of shooting the movie? Director Bud Townsend and screenwriter C. Penning Master offer an interesting behind-the-scenes glimpse at the chaos and difficulties inherent in making a film while delivering more than enough tasty bare skin and steamy soft-core sex to keep exploitation feature fans happy. Moreover, Townsend and Master address the issues of sex and fidelity with a refreshing frankness and treat the material with admirable seriousness. The sturdy cast acquit themselves well in their roles: Bolling shines in the juicy lead (and looks positively delectable in the buff), Britt Ekland lends fine support as Val's sultry and understanding lesbian photographer best friend Annie, Jack Carter has a ball as blustery cigar-chomping producer Sidney, Julie Newmar is solid as eager novice screenwriter Belinda, and the ever-luscious Monique Gabrielle has a small, yet memorable role as a party guest. Tony Forsberg's crisp cinematography gives the film an attractive bright look. Only Ted Scotti's annoyingly redundant score fails to hit the bull's eye. A worthy soft-core item.
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