Girl with the Million Dollar Legs
Girl with the Million Dollar Legs

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Girl with the Million Dollar Legs

1984
Movie
Adult · 18+
86 min
English

Johnny owns a bar in Paris and Shelly comes looking for a job as a waitress. She gets a job as a bartender and meets Ed who is running a competition for a fashion magazine to find "the girl with the million dollar legs". Ed has an eye for the ladies and wants Shelly to join the competition.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Alan MetterGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A young man inherits a bizarre and potentially lucrative business: a leg-wrestling competition. He must navigate the eccentric world of leg wrestlers and their managers, all while trying to make a profit and perhaps find romance along the way. The film follows his attempts to organize and promote the unique sporting event.

Critical Reception

This low-budget comedy was largely overlooked by critics and audiences upon its release. It is primarily known for its unique premise and has garnered a cult following over the years due to its campy nature. Critical reviews, where available, tend to be dismissive, citing weak plotting and humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • A quirky premise that doesn't quite fulfill its potential.

  • Relies heavily on a niche concept for its humor.

  • Generally considered a forgettable B-movie from the era.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this film. Audience reception is generally mixed, with some finding amusement in its oddity and others finding it lacking in substance.

Fun Fact

The film's unique premise of professional leg wrestling was a rare concept in cinema, contributing to its cult status among enthusiasts of unusual films.

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