Seven Nuns in Kansas City
Seven Nuns in Kansas City

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Seven Nuns in Kansas City

1973
Movie
90 min
Italian

Two old drunks named Gin & Whiskey Joe, with their mules, engaged in a personal fight, find some gold nuggets in a river, they decide to look for the remaining ones through a map which they divide in half, gangs of bandits hear of the news and cast all suspicions on the holders of the map to two homosexual cowboys, who will seek refuge in a nunnery.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Donald G. JacksonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of nuns, seeking refuge from a war-torn Europe, arrives in Kansas City. However, their hopes for peace are shattered when they become entangled with a dangerous crime syndicate. The nuns find themselves forced to confront the harsh realities of violence and corruption in their new home.

Critical Reception

Seven Nuns in Kansas City received very little critical attention upon its release and is largely considered an obscure exploitation film. Contemporary reviews, where they exist, often cited its low production values and reliance on sensationalism over substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics noted the film's grim and violent subject matter.

  • The low budget is evident in the production quality.

  • Often categorized as an exploitation or crime drama with minimal critical acclaim.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented or readily available through standard platforms like Google Reviews. Its niche status likely means limited public discussion.

Fun Fact

The film is an example of the independent and often low-budget 'exploitation' cinema that thrived in the 1970s, catering to specific niche audiences with sensational themes.

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