Product Details

• Actors: Patrick Warburton, Emily Newman, Eugene Roche
• Directors: Robinson Devor
• Format: NTSC, Black & White
• Language: English
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Tribe Enterprises
• Run Time: 87 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001H9SCI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,912 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the eccentric author's most cinematic constructio, June 1, 2006

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Michael L. White "impossiblefunky" (Westland, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Woman Chaser [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Charles Willeford's 1960 novel, The Woman Chaser is the eccentric author's most cinematic construction. Herein protagonist Richard Hudson recollects his days as a used car salesman turned movie director in quasi-screenplay style, preceding every transition in the novel with direction such as "CROSSFADE", "DISSOLVE", or "FADE TO BLACK."

Unsatisfied with his successful used car business, huckster Richard Hudson suddenly gets the bug to create. Turning to his former film producing step father (Paul Malevich), Hudson takes his idea for THE MAN WHO GOT AWAY to "The Man" (Ernie Vincent)--the big studio bigwig. Contrasting insouciance with wild turns of emotion, Patrick Warburton plays Hudson with panache. The actor often wears a mask of indifference, slightly squinting at scenery as if trying to make sense of Hollywood. It's only after he dons a conspicuous set of sunglasses that he can operate in this foreign place with all the autonomous command he had over his car lot. His deadpan narration holds true to Hudson's sociopathic outlook on life. Hudson is a [...]and makes no bones about it. His moral ambiguity frees him to be completely outrageous in his appraisals of the world and unapologetic in his heinous actions.

Bedding his step sister (Marilyn Rising), secretary (Emily Newman), lead actress (Lora Witty), and a Salvation Army Captain (Pat Crowder), Hudson's real love proves to be his mother (Lynette Bennett). His frenzied, shirtless dance scene with her is truly unforgettable. Likewise, much of Hudson's dialogue proves highly quotable.

Undoubtedly, director Robinson Devor could sympathize with Hudson's first attempt to make a full length feature film. Running six full reels, Devor's film is free from unnecessary padding and moves at a breakneck pace. With a budget on par with Hudson's film within Devor's film, THE WOMAN CHASER has tremendous production value. Devor's screenplay is delightfully accurate in its adaptation of Willeford's work, not only in being faithful to the tone of the book but in keeping ninety-percent of the original dialogue.

Hudson's hardboiled demeanor, the flashback framing device, the use of Milkos Rozsa theme from THE ASPHALT JUNGLE, and an inherent moral ambiguity might lead critics to assume that THE WOMAN CHASER is a "modern day film noir." Indeed, THE WOMAN CHASER has an absurdity reminiscent of the work of Edgar G. Ulmer, but there is a modernity and self-reflexivity in Willeford's scenarios that puts THE WOMAN CHASER heads and shoulders above films that try to ape the classic noir traits.

Originally shot in color, THE WOMAN CHASER had a limited theatrical run in breathtaking black & white but was released briefly (available exclusively at Hollywood Video) on VHS in color. Still available used via online retailers, no DVD release is in sight.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stylish and darkly funny, but not for everyone, June 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Woman Chaser [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Patrick Warburton (better known for his David Putty character on Seinfeld) plays a womanizing used car salesman in late 50s/early 60s Los Angeles. Out of boredom, he decides to write a pulpish movie script about a road-raged truck driver, which he eventually pitches to a studio with the help of his father-in-law. Along the way, he finds/puts himself in some odd situations with a number of characters, and he also nurses a serious Oedipal complex.

The film is in black and white, and I really enjoyed the look and music of the film. Warburton is very good in the role, alternating between the deadpan style he's known for and some scenes of actual emotion, particularly when it comes to his film. The main character's misogynistic view of women probably would offend some viewers, but I think if you remember this is a black comedy you'll likely enjoy it.

For what its worth, I actually saw this movie in the theater and ending up buying it. As it was an independent film, you may have trouble finding it. I have seen it on the Sundance Channel, though.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Man... Who Got Away!!, September 14, 2011

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burpo (Russian River, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Woman Chaser [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I saw this movie at the Laemmle's Sunset 5 after seeing a tiny square ad in the LA Weekly, figuring it wouldn't last the week. (I was right.) I got on the phone immediately after the movie was over, calling everyone I knew like a lunatic, telling them that this movie is THE REASON I go to movies. It was gorgeous in its black and white images of Cadillacs and Brylcream, was darkly hilarious and had a groovy soundtrack. I'm a big fan of Patrick Wharburton and now Robinson Devor.

I've purchased a handful of VHS copies of this movies to give as gifts. This movie is, no joke, an ALL-TIME favorite. (Please release on DVD already!!)