A Taste of Hot Lead (1969)

"A Taste of Hot Lead" (1969) is a film directed by William Rotsler, known for its place within the sexploitation and roughie genre of the late 1960s.


The film revolves around two fugitives, Kelly and Eddie, who have committed robbery and murder. They seek refuge in a house occupied by four women, all lesbians with "special" sexual preferences. The narrative includes elements of crime, sex, violence, and a climactic struggle for survival.

Key events include:
Kelly attempting to control and abuse the women, particularly through acts of violence and sexual coercion.

The women eventually fighting back, leading to the death of Eddie and serious injury to Kelly, with one of the women, Toni, accidentally dying in the chaos.

Sexploitation / Roughie: "A Taste of Hot Lead" is a quintessential example of the roughie sexploitation films of the 60s, characterized by its blend of sex, violence, and crime. It's described as one of the last of its kind before the mainstream pornographic films of the 70s took over.

The performances are typical of the genre, where actors are secondary to the shock value of the content. Vincene Wallace, James Brand, and Dee Howard are among the cast, but their acting is not the focal point.