Bonnie's Kids
Bonnie's Kids is a 1972 American neo-noir thriller film written and directed by Arthur Marks.
Plot
Myra and Ellie Thomas, sisters residing in Glendora, California, find themselves entangled with their abusive stepfather, Charley, who was once married to their now-deceased mother, Bonnie. When Charley attempts to rape the younger Myra, Ellie intervenes, shooting him with a shotgun. Instead of reporting the incident to the authorities, the sisters decide to escape to Los Angeles, seeking refuge with their only known relative, a wealthy uncle named Ben Siemen.Unbeknownst to Ellie, her uncle quickly involves her in a money-laundering operation. However, upon discovering the illicit scheme, Ellie double-crosses her uncle and escapes with the money. She then instructs Myra to rendezvous with her in El Paso, Texas, as they plan to flee the country. A series of unfortunate deaths follows as the uncle and his hired hitmen relentlessly pursue the sisters to recover the stolen funds.
Cast
- Tiffany Bolling as Eleanor "Ellie" Thomas
- Robin Mattson as Myra Thomas
- Steve Sandor as Larry
- Scott Brady as Ben Siemen
- Lenore Stevens as Diana Siemen
- Alex Rocco as Eddy
- Leo Gordon as Charley
- Max Showalter as Frank
- Timothy Brown as Digger
- Luanne Roberts as Paula Clark
- Sharon Gless as Sharon
- Garrison True as Mr. Harps
- Hedgemon Lewis as himself
Music
- Sam Neely - "Blue Time"
- Estelle Silberkleit - "Escape"
- Carson Whitsett - "Got To Be A Way"
- Carson Whitsett - "Someday I'll Understand"