Plot: Jeff Sutton (Richard Wyler) has just arrived in Rio, with ten million dollars of stolen cash in tow. He soon begins to put his money to good use, soaking in the local culture and hooking up with beautiful women. Although he enjoys such rampant spending, his actions land him on the radar of not one, two local crime bosses. Masius (George Sanders) is an old school, ruthless kingpin, while Sumuru (Shirley Eaton) is an eccentric bisexual woman with a militia of trained assassins. Jeff’s presence grabs the attention of both, who each have their own plan for the man and of course, his cash. When Masius makes a move to kidnap Jeff, Sumuru intervenes and has her fierce females reel in Jeff instead. Now he is held at Sumuru’s epic stronghold, home to countless warriors and all kinds of offbeat decor choices. But Masius hasn’t given up on the golden goose, so he kicks off a search for answers about Jeff’s whereabouts. Which side will wind up with the final stake on Jeff and his riches?

Entertainment Value: A quasi-sequel of sorts to The Million Eyes of Sumuru, The Girl from Rio is a quirky, fun effort from cinema legend Jess Franco. The narrative involves a man carrying millions in stolen cash, but he winds up in the middle of a battle between two crime bosses. While Shirley Eaton returns here and basically plays Sumuru, the film gives her several names throughout, with no real explanation as to the switches. I just listed her Sumuru to make things simpler and because she is pretty much Sumuru, just using different names. This one is soaked in 60s elements, with unique wardrobe choices, colorful visuals, and an overall texture that reflects the decade’s style. This is more of a secret agent/spy movie than anything else, but with a quirky presence that tests some of the genre’s conventions. In addition to the army of dominant females, the real draw here is how offbeat the entire movie looks and feels, the visuals alone make it worth a look. I loved the costumes and who doesn’t appreciate electrical tape up a hot girl’s asscrack, right? This is a fun, colorful movie that grabs your attention from the start and never ceases to dazzle your eyes. If you’re a fan of the 60s aesthetic, offbeat cinema, or Jess Franco, you should check this one out.

This one has a number of quick topless scenes, as well as bare asses and a scene with a strange probe-like device. Some of the outfits also involve sheer tops that show off some flesh, not to mention odd, electrical tape inspired ensembles that are quite memorable as well as revealing. So not a flood of naked flesh per se, but a good amount of skin and some colorful outfits. No blood. Some mild violence, like people being slapped around and some gun fun, but no bloodshed. The movie has a quirky, brisk tone, so the lack of blood isn’t a concern in the least. A lot of memorable dialogue here, mostly the anti-male agenda of Sumuru and her female assassins. She’d rather blow up the entire world than leave it to the men, so you know she’s hardcore. Also on tap are some fun 60s verbiage, growling threats from an old man, and the cool, calm, and collected presence of Jeff, who spins some fun lines. Sumuru (or whichever name you please) has the bulk of the bright spots however, as her man shaming skills are god tier. This one might not be balls deep crazy, but it has a ton of quirks and offbeat moments. The wild outfits, anti-male rhetoric, colorful characters, and of course, all female militia are more than than enough to put some points on the board.

Nudity: 2/10

Blood: 0/10

Dialogue: 6/10

Overall Insanity: 4/10

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