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3.7 / 10(17 votes)IMDbR19851h 26mMexico, United States of America

Hot Chili

“It's Wild, Wet, Sexy, and Dirty!”

Synopsis

A group of American teenage boys goes south of the border to work for the summer at a Mexican resort. There they encounter many wacky guests and have zany adventures involving a German dominatrix, a music teacher that gets hot when giving lessons, a buxom cook, and an uptight socialite that eventually thaws. More often than not they end up in bed with someone, but one of the teens is holding out for True Love.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 31, 1985

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 20, 1989

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William Sachs
Screenplay & Story
William Sachs, Menahem Golan
Original Score
Arlon Ober
Original Title
Hot Chili
Country of Origin
Mexico, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Studios
The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Sachs

Screenplay & Story

William Sachs, Menahem Golan

Original Score & Music

Arlon Ober

Director of Photography

Jorge Senyal

Film Editing

Michael J. Duthie

Producers

Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus

Department Leadership Roster

William Sachs

Writer

Menahem Golan

Menahem Golan

Writer

Michael J. Duthie

Editor

William Sachs

William Sachs

Director

Menahem Golan

Menahem Golan

Producer

Yoram Globus

Yoram Globus

Producer

Jorge Senyal

Director of Photography

Arlon Ober

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hot Chili.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Chili

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Hot Chili about?

A group of American teenage boys goes south of the border to work for the summer at a Mexican resort. There they encounter many wacky guests and have zany adventures involving a German dominatrix, a music teacher that gets hot when giving lessons, a buxom cook, and an uptight socialite that eventually thaws. More often than not they end up in bed with someone, but one of the teens is holding out for True Love.

Who directed Hot Chili?

Hot Chili was directed by William Sachs.

Who stars in Hot Chili?

The principal cast of Hot Chili includes Charles Schillaci, Allan Kayser, Joe Rubbo, Chuck Hemingway, Louisa Moritz.

When was Hot Chili released and how long is it?

Hot Chili was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

Who composed the musical score for Hot Chili?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Chili was composed by Arlon Ober.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Chili?

Hot Chili holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).