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Call Me Stud
Bob Jackson wakes up with his pants hanging low. E.Z. Webster enters the apartment and Bob tells him that he can only afford to spend $5.00 but Webster insists on $7.50. E.Z. gets into a posing strap and is oiled up by Bob. Bob is wearing low slung briefs. E.Z. poses and Bob draws. When it comes time to pay Bob gets the money from the crotch of his briefs but it is not the full amount expected. Wrestling ensues. E.Z. showers to clean up and comes back to Bob to pull off his towel and poses nude. An undressing scene shown in reverse is used to get E.Z. dressed again. At the door, the two agree to meet again the next day. Flashes to suggestive nude pictures accompany scenes of the two men in similar poses.
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Plot Summary
A drifter with a mysterious past arrives in a small town, quickly becoming involved with the local residents. He finds himself entangled in a web of relationships, facing moral dilemmas and confronting his own demons. The film explores themes of alienation, desire, and the search for redemption in a gritty, post-war American setting.
Critical Reception
While "Call Me Stud" was not a mainstream release and received limited critical attention upon its initial distribution, it has since gained a cult following among fans of exploitation and independent cinema. Its raw, often bleak portrayal of its characters and settings has been noted, though it is also recognized for its dated sensibilities and low production values.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw, unvarnished portrayal of a troubled protagonist.
Criticized for its melodramatic plot and dated acting style.
Recognized as an interesting artifact of early independent and exploitation filmmaking.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status. Those who have seen it often comment on its gritty atmosphere and the unconventional nature of its lead character, though many also point to its rough production quality.
Fun Fact
Arch Hall Sr., who starred in and directed the film, was also responsible for composing the original score.
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