Similar to 'Who Killed Cock Robin' (1970) or 'Kidnapped!' (1971) with the protagonist (Patrick Wright) attempting to solve a crime by visiting various acquaintances, following leads until he discovers who murdered - in this instance - his sister, a stripper who worked at the local club he co-owns with a man who was infatuated with her but the feelings unrequited.

Wright delivers a fine performance that's superior to the material which is generally well-scripted but a little dialogue heavy, after the rough start there's not much action left in the tank. Linda Shall is also good playing his girlfriend with information that might help uncover the culprit, whilst Dandy Thomas doesn't look nearly old enough to be playing Wright's father and Jean Parker as his sister struggles with her dialogue - fortunately she does a much better job with the naked go-go dancing.

Modest production values stages four or five rather bland looking sets utilising few camera angles contrasted by a decent plot and performances (mostly), a middling softcore mystery which vintage sexploitation fans might find mildly entertaining.

The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The mystery genre features the investigation and solving of a puzzle, typically a crime or an enigmatic event. Mysteries are known for their suspenseful narratives, intricate plots, and the challenge they present to readers or viewers to piece together clues and solve the central mystery alongside the characters.

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A booking agent named John investigates the murder of his sister, Gay. He interviews his friend, the owner of the strip club where sexually liberated Gay worked, her co-worker who's in love with John and their old abusive father.

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