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Who Killed Teddy Bear?

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The hostess (Juliet Prowse) at a Manhattan disco receives nasty phone calls from a busboy (Sal Mineo) who works there.
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Sankeerthna Vedamtam MovieJawn Aug 9
Even without revealing the film’s many twists and turns, the explicit—and yes, exploitative—way Teddy Bear treats many up-until-then taboo issues is a marvel to behold. Go to Full Review
Gary M. Kramer Gay City News Aug 5
This dramatic thriller about sexual perversity, directed by Joseph Cates, is astonishing in so many ways that it has to be seen to be believed. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 03/08/2025
B
"Bear" has its shortcomings when it comes to editorial tightness, and the conclusion of the endeavor is too clunky, but the picture is memorable in the way in handles unsavory material. Go to Full Review
Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 10/30/2018
It's an irresistibly cool psychedelic thriller which mixes the party vibes of '60s New York with the dark and twisted mind of a madman. Go to Full Review
Belle Hart The Sun (UK) 09/14/2018
3/5
It may have been taboo back then, when it was even refused an age certification for its cinema release, but its shock value has long since faded. However it's still worthy of being called a cult classic. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 03/01/2011
B
It wasn't so bad that it can't be appreciated as a curio. Go to Full Review
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Unique C. @uniquecliches Mar 9 This film has several strong aspects, but perhaps the most important is its central idea. It explores how innocence can be taken away, while adding another layer: that many people may be responsible for that loss, and that no one is entirely innocent after all. It may not be the greatest film ever made, and there are elements that can be distracting. The characters appear to sway in many directions for example. Still none of these ultimately detract from its central message. It is also interesting to see how both male and female beauty are explored in the movie. The movie puts a greater emphasis on male beauty—with Sal Mineo appearing in what were, for the time, surprisingly sultry poses. See more Garry A @heavyg Sep 14 I didn't expect that opening shot of Sal in just his underwear. That set the tone for this wacky movie. I just thought the characters were crazy. It was crazy good though. See more Ed . @RT01276001 Aug 29 Telephone nut plagues discotheque hostess (NYT) Obscene phone calls, dirty movie theaters and pornographic magazines are but some of the quaint memories of yesteryear. Not my memories, mind you, but others', so I hear. Reasonably well done story whose tragedies might have all been avoided with a locked door during private moments. Surprised to see Jan Murray in a dramatic role. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 18 Success in 1 hour and 31 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more harwee h @RT06454255 12/17/2023 Decent. Juliet Prowse carried the film. See more 11/04/2014 Interestingly shot and both Juliet Prowse and Elaine Stritch look great but its story is ugly. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The hostess (Juliet Prowse) at a Manhattan disco receives nasty phone calls from a busboy (Sal Mineo) who works there.
Director
Joseph Cates
Producer
Everett Rosenthal
Screenwriter
Leon Tokatyan, Arnold Drake
Distributor
Magna Corporation
Production Co
Phillips Productions
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 6, 1965, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 8, 2025
Runtime
1h 31m
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