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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorCash Baxter
WritersGeorge Edwards, Tony Crechelas
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsTropic of Desire
About Tropic of Desire
A male hustler drifts into Key West, where he becomes involved in a series of steamy interludes with disreputable locals intertwined in various political intrigues.
Directed by Cash Baxter, Tropic of Desire leans on a strong ensemble — Matt Collins, Roxanne Gregory, Barbara Baxley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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