The Return of Johnny Wadd

The legendary private detective, Johnny Wadd, returns to Los Angeles from a self-imposed exile to investigate the murder of an old friend and finds himself up against not only a group of thugs after him to settle an old score, but also up against a string of nude women wanting some action.

Directed by Patti Rhodes-Lincoln, The Return of Johnny Wadd leans on a strong ensemble — John Holmes, Sheri St. Clair, Billy Dee — 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 crime titles of 1986.