“Massage Parlor Murders!” is a movie from 1973. The film is a mystery and crime story set around the red-light district in New York City. The story is developed around the characters Rizotti and O’Mara, two detectives who are trying to solve a mystery behind the serial killings of sex workers.
Where it Filmed?
The “Massage Parlor Murders!” was filmed at various locations in New York City, specifically in Manhattan. Some of these places are 594 3rd Ave (Murray Hill), 417 E 55th St (Sutton Place), Henderson Pl (Yorkville), 351 W 42nd St (Hell’s Kitchen), and 133 E 91st St (Carnegie Hill). The exact filming dates are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| George Spencer | Rizotti |
| Sandra Peabody | Gwen |
| John Moser | Detective O’Mara |
| Anne Gaybis | Sunny |
| Marlene Kallevig | Mrs. Rizotti |
| Theodore Gottlieb | Theodore |
| Arlana Blue | Second Murdered Girl |
| Ellen Pauwels | Third Murdered Girl |
| Mercedes Ragusa | Fourth Murdered Girl |
| David Kerman | The Preacher |
| Wings Wilson | Panhandler |
| George Dzundza | Mr. Creepy |
| Bill Buck | The Killer |
| Louis Ragusa | Manager |
| Leroy Basil Gray | Third Detective |
| Harold Gouett | Ballet Dancer |
| Beverly Bonner | (uncredited) |
| Chester Fox | Irving (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- In 2013, the movie was released on DVD and Blu-ray by Vinegar Syndrome. This release included the original and alternate theatrical trailer, rare outtakes, a special edition lab card, and extensive historical liner notes.
- Some of the murder victims can be seen blinking during the police examination of the crime scenes – an error usually avoided in movie production.
- The movie is featured in the 2015 documentary “42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Notorious Street”.
- The film’s first credit, a “Cinamid Film Production”, mistakenly spells “film” as “flim”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 594 3rd Ave, Murray Hill, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.748795
- Longitude: -73.976107
- Place ID: ChIJn54nDwRZwokRq-ZKv1RBRXM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 594 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 417 E 55th St, Sutton Place, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7567263
- Longitude: -73.9625475
- Place ID: ChIJTwm7KeFYwokRlbkd5Ur2U04
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 417 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Henderson Pl, Yorkville, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7755945
- Longitude: -73.9449372
- Place ID: ChIJG1G-3rBYwokRQx0BvqBsNVs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Henderson Pl, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 351 W 42nd St, Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.758333
- Longitude: -73.991756
- Place ID: ChIJobKY_VJYwokRv3I5QHy7x1g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 351 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 133 E 91st St, Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7829976
- Longitude: -73.9535449
- Place ID: ChIJLbADgKNYwokRku7u6ESrOwI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 133 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
