It's Called 'Murder', Baby

It's Called 'Murder', Baby

There's one thing nice girls don't do...

R 1983 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · Mystery

In 1940s Los Angeles, private investigator Nick Popodopolis, is hired by actress Dixie Ray, to find her blackmailer. Edited R version of adult film, Dixie Ray Hollywood Star.

Directed by Anthony Spinelli · Written by Steven Flagg

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