Tropic of Desire(1979)
Every man has a price and his is paid by the hour.
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.
Movie: Tropic of Desire
Top 8 Billed Cast
Lola
Tangerine
Hadley Crabtree
Commodore Phillips
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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.
Release Date
1979-06-15
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6.833
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
Every man has a price and his is paid by the hour.
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