Poor Pretty Eddie (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1975, Poor Pretty Eddie is a drama and horror film directed by David Worth, running about 85 minutes. “He does all the things you like... To forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wrong turn on a jazz singer's road trip results in her car breaking down near an isolated lodge run by a faded starlet and a cocksure, volatile country singer.
Who’s in it. Poor Pretty Eddie stars Leslie Uggams as Elizabeth 'Liz' Wetherly, Shelley Winters as Bertha, Michael Christian as Eddie Collins and Slim Pickens as Sheriff Orville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Poor Pretty Eddie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Pretty Eddie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Pretty Eddie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Pretty Eddie (1975)?
- In US, Poor Pretty Eddie is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poor Pretty Eddie worth watching?
- Poor Pretty Eddie holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Pretty Eddie?
- Poor Pretty Eddie stars Leslie Uggams, Shelley Winters, Michael Christian, Slim Pickens and Ted Cassidy.
- When was Poor Pretty Eddie released?
- Poor Pretty Eddie was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.