“Sex Appeal” is a comedy movie released in May 1986 in the USA. It tells the story about a young man named Tony Cannelloni who fights to free himself from his overprotective mother, changes his lifestyle and tries to increase his “sex appeal”. The film showcases various encounters with different women, with each experience drawing him closer to his goal. The directors for the film are Chuck Vincent and Jimmy James, and actors Louie Bonanno, Tally Chanel, and Jerome Brenner among others played significant roles.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Sex Appeal” was filmed in various locations within New York City, USA. This includes the streets of the city itself as well as at Platinum Pictures Studio at 11-12 44th Avenue, located in Long Island City, New York. Filming for “Sex Appeal” took place starting on August 26, 1985.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Louie Bonanno | Tony |
| Jerome Brenner | Joseph |
| Marie Sawyer | Louise |
| Philip Campanaro | Ralph |
| Gloria Leonard | Maggie Mason |
| Veronica Hart | Monica |
| Candida Royalle | Hooker |
| Taija Rae | Rhonda |
| Jill Cumer | Miss Crenshaw |
| Stephen Raymond | Short Jock |
| Edwina Thorne | Go-Go Dancer |
| Cindy Joy | Fantasy Woman #1 |
| Terry Powers | Fantasy Woman #2 |
| Ron Chalon | Bouncer |
| Robin Leonardi | Bus Girl |
| Janice Doskey | Daphne |
| Johnny Nineteen | Policeman #1 |
| Larry Catanzano | Policeman #2 |
| Anne Tylar | Pregnant Girl |
| Suzanne Vale | Audrey |
| Dimitri Klidonas | Maitre D’ |
| Jane Kreisel | Deborah |
| Carl Fury | Husband |
| Walter Cedric Harris | Fireman |
| Daniel Lake | Tall Jock |
| Adam Fried | Waiter |
| Josh Andrews | Bartender |
| Marcia Karr | Christina |
| Luing Andrews | Man in Bath with Hooker (uncredited) |
| Marco Nero | Guy Standing with Camera (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. The storyline involves a character who uses a video camera to keep an eye on Tony. However, there’s an inconsistency here; the camera is fixed high on the wall in the film, but the scenes shown on the perv’s television are at eye level and move around.
2. The script of “Sex Appeal” includes references to the movie “Fascination”, which was released in 1980.
3. The main character, Tony, goes through various encounters with different women. The plot heavily plays on the use of humor and these women’s interactions with Tony, making it a comic stand-out.
4. Despite being a story about increasing “sex appeal”, the journey of the protagonist is littered with comedic mishaps and calamities that interfere with his progress.
5. It is an R-rated movie due to its adult themes and content. As such, viewer discretion is advised.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Platinum Pictures Studio, 11-12 44th Ave, Long Island City, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7496845
- Longitude: -73.9487054
- Place ID: ChIJl3Y78CdZwokROClKB2B0BNM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 11-12 44th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
