The Manhandlers
“When the mob muscles in on the Massage Parlor the girls rub 'em down ...then rub 'em out!”
Synopsis
A gorgeous girl named Katie inherits her deceased uncle's business and decides that she too can be a businesswoman and hire two hot girlfriends. Katie doesn't like the brothel part so she gets rid of that and is soon giving legit massages. The mob doesn't like this and Katie is quickly being muscled by mob goons to turn up the heat or pay. Katie soon discovers more about the massage-parlor than she had wished.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Madden
- Screenplay & Story
- Gil Lasky
- Original Score
- Don Bagley
- Original Title
- The Manhandlers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Madden
Gil Lasky
Don Bagley
Robert Caramico
William A. Levey
Milton Polsky, Gil Lasky, Ed Carlin
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Madden
Director
Gil Lasky
Writer
Robert Caramico
Director of Photography
Don Bagley
Original Music Composer
Gil Lasky
Producer
Ed Carlin
Producer
William A. Levey
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Manhandlers
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What is The Manhandlers about?
A gorgeous girl named Katie inherits her deceased uncle's business and decides that she too can be a businesswoman and hire two hot girlfriends. Katie doesn't like the brothel part so she gets rid of that and is soon giving legit massages. The mob doesn't like this and Katie is quickly being muscled by mob goons to turn up the heat or pay. Katie soon discovers more about the massage-parlor than she had wished.
Who directed The Manhandlers?
The Manhandlers was directed by Lee Madden.
Who stars in The Manhandlers?
The principal cast of The Manhandlers includes Cara Burgess, Judith Brown, Rosalind Miles, Vince Cannon, Henry Brandon.
When was The Manhandlers released and how long is it?
The Manhandlers was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Manhandlers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Manhandlers was composed by Don Bagley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Manhandlers?
The Manhandlers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).