Veteran action director Robert Aldrich's last film, this curious mixture of mildly sexual comedy and sports (well, professional wrestling, anyway) is uneven but occasionally very funny and compelling. Peter Falk gives a strong performance as Harry, the scheming, penny-pinching manager of
the California Dolls (Vicki Frederick and Laurence Landon), a second-rate women's tag team. The three rumble from one industrial town to another as the Dolls try to claw their way into the pro wrestling spotlight. Harry secures a nontitle match against the world champion Toledo Tigers, whom the
Dolls defeat. A rematch ends up with the Tigers on top, but they give the Dolls a shot a...
Released:
1981
Rated:
R
Length:
112 mins