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Black Boots, Leather Whip

1983 · 89 min

A sleazy, sun-bleached noir that drifts between seduction and menace, leaving a sour, uneasy aftertaste.

Overview: Al Pereira is hired by Lina, the wife of a wealthy man, to recover some compromising photos. She has sex with him by way of a retainer. In the course of his investigation, Al is obliged to commit a couple of murders... and he's left holding the bag when Lina turns out not to be what she seems to be.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Deception, betrayal, obsession, crime
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
betrayal
obsession
crime
identity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong