Infrasexum is a 1969 American sexploitation film written, produced, edited and directed by Carlos Tobalina in his directorial debut.[1] It stars Erroff Lynn as Peter Allison, an impotent middle-aged business executive who leaves his job and wife in search of liberation.[2] The film's cast also includes Tobalina, Marsha Jordan, Maria Pia, William Larrabure, and Sharon Matt.
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| Directed by | Carlos Tobalina |
| Written by | Carlos Tobalina |
| Produced by | Carlos Tobalina |
| Starring | Erroff Lynn Carlos Tobalina Marsha Jordan |
| Cinematography | Fernando Fortes |
Production companies | C. Tobalina Productions, Inc. |
| Distributed by | Hollywood International Film Corporation of America |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Erroff Lynn as Peter Allison
- Carlos Tobalina as Carlos
- Marsha Jordan as Mrs. Allison
- Maria Pia as Lisa
- Vincent Barbi as Kidnapper
- Anita de Moulin as Rosina
- Luis Varga as Louis - Kidnapper's Accomplice
- Kathy Ferrick as Brunette Woman
- William Larrabure as Dr. Davis
- Sharon Matt as Lori the Nude Model
Critical reception
editLee Pfeiffer of Cinema Retro called the film "downright weird", writing: "Whatever early talent Tobalina might have conveyed on screen is compromised by the bare bones production budget, which was probably close to zero."[2] He noted that the film would likely appeal to "baby boomer males who want a trip back in time to an era in which such fare was considered daring and controversial", and to fans of cult sexploitation films.[2]
Lawsuits
editInfrasexum was brought to court in the state of Colorado on the charge of being "obscene material", but the court sided with defendant Tobalina.[1] In response to the case, Tobalina filed a counterclaim against the prosecution, which included the mayor, state attorney general, and governor of Denver.[1]
On June 27, 1970, manager Asa Lloyd Peoples and projectionist Gerald L. Brooke were arrested for screening Infrasexum in a Birmingham, Alabama movie theater.[3] They were claimed to have violated two city ordinances regarding obscene material, and the film was seized and held as evidence to be used in their prosecution.[3] Peoples, Brooke, and the company that owned the theater filed a lawsuit in federal district court, alleging that the ordinances in question were unconstitutional on account of their vague and broad natures, and for not providing accused parties with a proper hearing prior to their arrest or the material's seizure.[3] The district court decided that Brooke would be enjoined from prosecution.[3]
Home media
editIn 2016, the film was restored in 2K and released on DVD by Vinegar Syndrome.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Berg, Nate (May 12, 2016). "Sex, Cash & Suicide: Carlos Tobalina - Carlos Tobalina and His Palisades 'House of Ill Fame'". Palisadian-Post. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c Pfeiffer, Lee (April 2, 2016). "Review: "Infrasexum" (1969), Retro Erotica from Vinegar Syndrome". Cinema Retro. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Asa Lloyd Peoples v. The City of Birmingham, 440 F.2d 1352 (5th Cir. 1971).
- ^ "Infrasexum – Vinegar Syndrome". Vinegar Syndrome. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
External links
edit- Infrasexum at IMDb