NIGHT OF HIGH TIDE ('77) Luigi Scattini/Annie Belle/Pam Grier!
3325DVD
A
Virtually Unknown Italian-Made film with Pam Grier!
Original
Italian Title: LA NOTTE DELL'ALTA MAREA [Night of the High Tide]
also known as TWILIGHT OF LOVE
director: Luigi Scattini
starring: Anthony Steel· Annie Belle · Pamela Grier ·
Giacomo Rossi Stuart · Hugo Pratt · Alain Montpetit
The
oddest thing (most notable, for sure) about this motion picture is the
inclusion of Pamela Grier in the cast. Yes... THE Pam Grier, the Queen
of Blaxploitation Cinema (COFFY,
HITMAN
, FRIDAY
FOSTER, DRUM,
et al) made this quirky Italian actioner during the height of
her popularity and it remains virtually unknown today. The story deals
with a seasoned advertising executive named Richard Butler who becomes
totally obsessed with Diane, a young free-spirited model. The girl encourages
him and sexually teases him but refuses to share his bed. They go to
Martinique for an extensive photoshoot where they meet Sandra, a mysterious
island beauty. Eventually the group, along with their guide Henry, venture
to a deserted island where they get stranded, allowing passions and
jealousies to erupt.
Anthony
Steel was British actor, starring in dozens of B-potboilers throughout
the Fifties. He found success in the role of Sir Stephen for Just Jaekin's
STORY
OF O (made just prior to this film) but, in Europe he was probably
better known as the husband of actress Anita Ekberg. After a decade
of European television, Mr Steel suffered a heartattack and died at
age 82 in March 2001.
Annie
Bell is an interesting actress who began her career at age 18 starring
(as Annie Brilland) in numerous Jean Rollin films including BACCHANALES
SEXUELLES. She then worked with many of the most popular genre
directors - including Joe D'Amato and Massimo Dallamano - but Annie
will always be remembered for her performance in Ruggerio Deodato's
HOUSE
BY THE EDGE OF THE PARK. In 1989, at age 33, Annie Bell quit
acting and returned to graduate school where she received a degree in
Psychology. Subsequently, she become a social worker in France for people
diagnosed with mental illness. Ms Bell continues to work in that capacity
today.
An Italian film,
in Italian language with English subtitles; widescreen format (16:9),
uncut (93 minutes),
DVD encoded for ALL REGION NTSC WORLD FORMAT; extras include theatrical
trailers.
Strong Sexual Themes/Nudity/Violence/Sexual
Brutality
For Mature Audiences
