2 drug runners get caught up in the Tijuana sex scene.2 drug runners get caught up in the Tijuana sex scene.2 drug runners get caught up in the Tijuana sex scene.
Howard Alexander
- Jamie
- (as Lee Beck)
Keith Erickson
- The Man
- (as Ernest Frazier)
Shella Bancroft
- Ladybug
- (uncredited)
Andy Bellamy
- Lesbian Showgirl #2
- (uncredited)
Sunny Boyd
- Whorehouse Girl #2
- (uncredited)
Cindy Lafon
- Girl at Bar
- (uncredited)
Carmen Olivera
- Gina - Bar Entertainer
- (uncredited)
Jill Sweete
- Jamie's Wife
- (uncredited)
Adam Ward
- Bar Patron in Blue Shirt
- (uncredited)
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- Writer
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South of the Border: Sex, Sleaze, and Stars 😈 🎥 😏
Howard Ziehm's 1971 adult film, 'Tijuana Blue,' is a messy, meandering journey across the border, offering a mix of quasi-star power and seedy settings. With a tedious pace and a runtime of 92 minutes, it feels much longer than it is. However, for those interested in the evolution of explicit cinema, it has some curious historical value and a few memorable scenes.
The film opens with a dull, lengthy setup, introducing the character of Jamie and his pregnant girlfriend back home. But things pick up briefly when we're transported to a bar in early 70s Tijuana, bathed in blues and reds. Here lies one of the film's most memorable scenes: the camera lingers on two prostitutes, played by Andy Bellamy and an unknown actress, as they perform a lesbian show for big-spending clients. Bellamy, in particular, stands out, exuding a sleazy, yet captivating energy that embodies the film's tone. The scene is a titillating, if predictable, display of skin and simulated sex, with the actresses embracing their roles with enthusiasm.
While this sequence offers a glimpse of what the film could have been, much of 'Tijuana Blue' is plagued by poor pacing and uninspired storytelling. The plot, though ambitious, fails to engage, and the presence of well-known porn stars feels like a cheap gimmick. These actresses feel wasted in their roles, with their talent drowned out by the film's overall mediocrity.
Director Howard Ziehm, who also directed the acclaimed 'Mona' in 1970, seems to have missed the mark with this south-of-the-border adventure. The film feels like a missed opportunity, especially given the intriguing setting and cast. While it has a certain charm and may appeal to fans of early explicit cinema, it's hard to recommend 'Tijuana Blue' to a broader audience.
'Tijuana Blue' is a forgettable entry in the genre, but it has just enough shock value and star power to keep it from fading entirely into obscurity.
The film opens with a dull, lengthy setup, introducing the character of Jamie and his pregnant girlfriend back home. But things pick up briefly when we're transported to a bar in early 70s Tijuana, bathed in blues and reds. Here lies one of the film's most memorable scenes: the camera lingers on two prostitutes, played by Andy Bellamy and an unknown actress, as they perform a lesbian show for big-spending clients. Bellamy, in particular, stands out, exuding a sleazy, yet captivating energy that embodies the film's tone. The scene is a titillating, if predictable, display of skin and simulated sex, with the actresses embracing their roles with enthusiasm.
While this sequence offers a glimpse of what the film could have been, much of 'Tijuana Blue' is plagued by poor pacing and uninspired storytelling. The plot, though ambitious, fails to engage, and the presence of well-known porn stars feels like a cheap gimmick. These actresses feel wasted in their roles, with their talent drowned out by the film's overall mediocrity.
Director Howard Ziehm, who also directed the acclaimed 'Mona' in 1970, seems to have missed the mark with this south-of-the-border adventure. The film feels like a missed opportunity, especially given the intriguing setting and cast. While it has a certain charm and may appeal to fans of early explicit cinema, it's hard to recommend 'Tijuana Blue' to a broader audience.
'Tijuana Blue' is a forgettable entry in the genre, but it has just enough shock value and star power to keep it from fading entirely into obscurity.
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