The story follows (played by then-unknown Sondra Locke ), a wealthy, neurotic heiress who is still traumatized by her father’s recent suicide. To escape her demons and the pressures of her predatory stepfather (who wants her inheritance), she flees Los Angeles in her Mercedes roadster, heading for the Mexican border.
When the film premiered, critics were merciless. called it “a long, tedious exercise in false suspense.” Variety noted that the film “confuses cruelty with drama.” julia 1974 imdb
You are a Sondra Locke completist, a fan of desert noir, or a historian of 70s exploitation films. Skip it if: You need fast pacing, professional acting from the male lead, or a happy ending. The story follows (played by then-unknown Sondra Locke