The Angels of the Street
The Angels of the Street

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The Angels of the Street

1969
Movie
102 min
German

In Hamburg's red light district Jule and his mob of macks battle Holleck's competing Viennese clan. When a sex worker is murdered both kingpins join forces to hunt the killer and keep the police from cracking down on their business.

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Director: Charles B. GriffithGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

This exploitation film follows the story of a young woman who becomes entangled in a life of crime and prostitution after falling under the influence of a manipulative pimp. The narrative explores themes of exploitation and the harsh realities faced by those on the fringes of society in the late 1960s.

Critical Reception

The film is largely forgotten by mainstream critics and is considered a low-budget exploitation picture from its era. Its reception was minimal upon release, and it is primarily of interest to niche audiences focused on cult or exploitation cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Low-budget production values

  • Exploitative and sensationalized themes

  • Limited historical or critical significance

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Fun Fact

Charles B. Griffith, the director, was known for his work on low-budget, genre films, often writing and directing in a prolific but largely unheralded manner.

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