| The Yum-Yum Girls | |
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| Directed by | Barry Rosen |
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| Produced by | Gary Moscato |
| Starring | Tanya Roberts |
| Cinematography | Louie Lawless |
| Edited by | Ron Moses |
| Music by | Michael Karp |
Production company | Cinema 405 |
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Running time | 89 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Yum-Yum Girls is a 1976 Americansexploitation film[1] directed by Barry Rosen and starringTanya Roberts, Michelle Daw, Harlan Cary Poe, and Barbara Ackerman. The film provides a gritty and somewhat lurid look at the fashion industry and life in New York City in the 1970s through the eyes of a young woman pursuing a modeling career. The film remains largely obscure but has developed a cult following for its unique but troubling depiction of the modeling world.[2][3]
The film follows Melody (played by Michelle Daw), a small-town girl who arrives in New York City from Ohio with hopes of becoming a topfashion model. However, she quickly discovers that the glamorous world of modeling is harsh and unforgiving. The film portrays the darker side of the industry, includingsexual harassment, manipulation, andmoral decay. Melody faces numerous challenges and pitfalls in her quest for fame and success.[4]