Stop! (1970 film)
| Stop! | |
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| Directed by | Bill Gunn |
| Written by | Bill Gunn |
| Produced by | Paul M. Heller |
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| Cinematography | Owen Roizman |
| Edited by | Sam Ornstein |
| Music by | Fred Myrow |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Stop! is a 1970 American independent drama film that was once considered a lost film. It was written and directed by Bill Gunn. It stars Edward Michael Bell, Linda Marsh, Richard Dow, Marlene Clark, John Hoffmeister, and Anna Marie Aries.[1]
Plot summary
Michael and Lee are a married couple whose relationship is in turmoil. While on vacation in San Juan, Puerto Rico, they meet another couple (Richard and Marlene). Gradually, they become a foursome, mingling with group sex, as well as separate heterosexual and homosexual encounters.[2]
Cast
- Edward Michael Bell as Michael
- Linda Marsh as Lee
- Richard Dow as Richard
- Marlene Clark as Marlene
- John Hoffmeister as John
- Anna Marie Aries as Ellen
Release
Warner Bros. refused to release the X-rated film theatrically. It was eventually shown periodically from 1970 onward, albeit without a proper release.[3] Its only existing copy is a grainy VHS rip.[4]
References
- ^ "Stop! (1970)". MUBI. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Groves, Adam. "Stop!". The Bedlam Files. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Ryfle, Steve (2008-09-01). "The Eclipsed Vision of Bill Gunn: An African-American Auteur's Elusive Genius, from Ganja & Hess to Personal Problems (Preview)". Cinéaste. ISSN 0009-7004. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Sieving, Christopher (2022-01-28). "Department Colloquium: Bill Gunn's Disappeared Debut and the Limits of New Hollywood". University of Georgia. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
External links
- Stop! at IMDb
- Stop! at Letterboxd