Carlos Tobalina

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Carlos Tobalina

Born April 5, 1925 · Peru

Died March 31, 1989 · aged 63

Efrain "Carlos" Tobalina was born on April 5, 1925 in Peru. Tobalina emigrated to Brazil prior to moving to America in the early 1950's and eventually settling in California in 1956. Carlos worked as a used car salesman at various automobile dealerships and had a second moonlight gig as an announcer on a Spanish language radio station. Tobalina started his own film business C. Tobalina Productions…

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Flesh and BulletsFlesh and Bullets · 1985
Flesh and Bullets
4.81985
MovieCrimeThriller
Two men who meet in a bar in Las Vegas discover that they have one big problem in common, their wives. They decide to do something drastic about it.
What's LoveWhat's Love · 1987
What's Love
4.21987
MovieRomanceFantasy
Previously lost reconceptualization of Bill Cable's unfinished early 70s epic titled "What is Love," which deals with themes of romantic obsession and Christian blasphemy.
InfrasexumInfrasexum · 1969
Infrasexum
4.51969
MovieDramaThriller
A middle-aged man is having problems trying to regain his sexual drive. He leaves behind his old life and tries to discover a simpler happiness through painting and meeting new friends. Wanting to save him from a sexless fate, his friend (director Carlos Tobalina in a supporting role) attempts to solve the mystery of his sexual shortcomings, through any means possible. Filled with incredible footage of Las Vegas, the Sierra Nevada and elsewhere, as well as subplots involving kidnapping, and even a bit of unexpected gore, filmmaker Carlos Tobalina’s debut feature is a totally unique sexploitation experiment that showcases many of the stylistic touches that would become his trademarks, along with a cast of beautiful starlets, including Sharon Matt and Marsha Jordan.
The Jekyll and Hyde PortfolioThe Jekyll and Hyde Portfolio · 1972
The Jekyll and Hyde Portfolio
3.81972
MovieHorror
A man commits a series of murders due to his dual personalities and his zodiac birth sign.
I Am Curious TahitiI Am Curious Tahiti · 1970
I Am Curious Tahiti
4.31970
MovieComedy
Sexploitation comedy about a Russian female spy who uses a machine that can see through walls to spy on peoples sex lives.
Sexual Kung Fu in Hong KongSexual Kung Fu in Hong Kong · 1974
Sexual Kung Fu in Hong Kong
9.01974
Movie
A pair of tough guys hole up in an inn in the slums of Hong Kong. One of them is murdered and the other narrowly avoids several attempts on his life. He goes into hiding in the room of the working girl Yen. Yen uses her secret lovemaking technique on the assassin Wang.
Tonite... I Love YouTonite... I Love You · 1972
Tonite... I Love You
10.01972
MovieDrama
Bill Westland is a wealthy industrialist who now only intends to devote himself to his pleasures. He barely manages to make a few decisions about his myriad businesses or sign a few checks every week. He spends most of his time in a magnificent Hollywood villa in the company of his young wife and her many friends living a life of love that is as inventive and renewed as possible.
Notorious Big Sin CityNotorious Big Sin City · 1969
Notorious Big Sin City
3.71969
MovieComedy
A man takes his friend on a 'peeping Tom' tour of LA

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InfrasexumInfrasexum · 1969
Infrasexum
4.51969
MovieDramaThriller
A middle-aged man is having problems trying to regain his sexual drive. He leaves behind his old life and tries to discover a simpler happiness through painting and meeting new friends. Wanting to save him from a sexless fate, his friend (director Carlos Tobalina in a supporting role) attempts to solve the mystery of his sexual shortcomings, through any means possible. Filled with incredible footage of Las Vegas, the Sierra Nevada and elsewhere, as well as subplots involving kidnapping, and even a bit of unexpected gore, filmmaker Carlos Tobalina’s debut feature is a totally unique sexploitation experiment that showcases many of the stylistic touches that would become his trademarks, along with a cast of beautiful starlets, including Sharon Matt and Marsha Jordan.

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