Downtown Heat for Men

From the legendary French exploitation film studio Eurocine (PANTHER SQUAD, ZOMBIE LAKE) and director Jess Franco (VAMPYROS LESBOS, JACK THE RIPPER), one of the most important and revered purveyors of international cinema, comes DOWNTOWN HEAT (aka CIUDAD BAJA), a rarely seen 1994 action thriller. The film stars MANNIX himself, Mike Connors, along with Josephine Chaplin (Franco's JACK THE RIPPER) and Franco's main muse Lina Romay.

This lurid tale follows a vengeful jazz musician, his murdered wife, her punk rock lesbian lover, and a gang of vigilantes set on bringing down a sadistic drug cartel, all set to a relentless jazz-funk soundtrack. One of Franco's most interesting, colorful, and eccentric late-period ventures, the film was shot in 1990 but not released until 1994 due to a legal dispute between Franco and Eurocine.

Full Moon is thrilled to be bringing this action-packed potboiler to disc for the very first time in North America, with a striking new HD transfer remastered from the original negative. Get ready for a wild ride, Franco style! Bonus features include trailers.

This film is a testament to the creativity and vision of director Jess Franco, who has long been recognized as one of the most important and influential figures in international cinema. His partnership with the legendary Eurocine studio has produced some of the most memorable and genre-defining exploitation films of all time.

DOWNTOWN HEAT is a captivating blend of action, drama, and a unique musical sensibility that is sure to delight fans of Franco's work. The film's ensemble cast, led by the iconic Mike Connors, deliver compelling performances that draw the viewer into the gritty and unpredictable world of the story.

The film's striking visual style and relentless jazz-funk soundtrack create a pulsing, atmospheric backdrop that perfectly complements the story's thematic exploration of themes like revenge, corruption, and the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

With its rare and long-awaited release, DOWNTOWN HEAT offers a tantalizing glimpse into the creative mind of Jess Franco, a true master of the cinematic arts. Fans of the director's work, as well as lovers of classic exploitation cinema, are sure to find much to enjoy in this exciting and unforgettable film.

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