Getting Into Heaven

Getting Into Heaven (1970)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

Mildly entertaining romp gets the added bonus of having Uschi Digard playing the lead instead of being in the background of a supporting player. In the film she plays Heaven, a young woman who heads to Hollywood to become a star. Once there she moves in with her friend Sin (Jennie Lynn) and soon the two have an audition with a producer named Salacity (Miles White). That's pretty much the only "plot" here as we get several sex scenes, lot of nudity and if you're a fan of Digard you're going to have a lot of fun with this one. As I read more and more about Digard it appears she didn't have too many chances of playing the lead part so fans point to this film as your best chance of seeing her. She's surprisingly very good here as she really comes across as a sweet person and someone you'd like to hang out with (even without her amazing looks). She's got an incredible body, which will be the main reason people are going to check this film out. This time out she goes completely nude in the majority of her scenes as she has a couple (simulated) sex scenes with men and one with a woman. None of them are overly erotic or sexy but she's certainly great eye candy. The supporting players features a sometimes scary Lynn and a rather amusing White. Scott Cameron plays Bernie, a cop who loses his virginity to Digard after he pulls her over. The film takes advantage of Digard being from out of the country as we get some funny jokes aimed at that including the scene where she gets pulled over. Other moments of comedy happen throughout and for the most part they work, even if they are a tad bit silly. This film will certainly never be mistaken for CITIZEN KANE but if you're just wanting to mindless sex and nudity then this here isn't too bad. Digard is certainly the main reason to check this one out as she certainly looks the part of Heaven.

This is one of the few movies that actually star Uschi Digard and that is a shame. Of course, she appears in countless other X-rated movies notably the Russ Meyer films but this is one of the few times she actually got to star in a film and play the main character. And she does a pretty damn good job of it too. She is definitely not shy about undressing and has a body to die for and her acting is pretty good. If she had been given a chance, I could see her as another Marilyn Monroe, a sex pot who shined especially in comedic roles. Uschi could've done the same thing had she been given a chance to strut her stuff which she is given an ample opportunity to do in this movie. The plot really is superfluous because the main point is to get the women in the film undressed as quickly - and as often - as possible. Uschi was a queen of these type of X-rated movies and that accent is so darn sexy. I wish more of Uschi's films would be released such as MIDNIGHT GRADUATE, THE MARAUDERS, LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AND HIS WIFE just to name a few.

I'm a real Uschi fan so I enjoyed the movie but was thankful for the fast forward button. Uschi is in FINE form as well as her female co-star but the plot was missing. Well I didn't get the film for the story anyway so no complaints, but no recommendations either.

Uschi Digart is Heaven, a girl wanting to be an actress. She dates a cop while her roommate Sin (former T.V star Jeannie Lynn) and her try to get a part in a movie from Mr. Salacity in this bit of late '60's cornball soft-core romp. If you can think of any really bad puns, chances are they're in this movie. The jokes are so bad, you'll be groaning. Also, like "The Toy Box" Uschi has fun with an inanimate object, but this time it's a stuffed plush tiger. The DVD from Something Weird pairs this movie with the just plain AWFUL "Angels". Fans of Uschi Digart, in all likelihood will adore this film.

My Grade: B

DVD Extras: Bonus shorts "Uschi Digart's Bedtime Surprise" "Uschi Digart girl snatcher" and "Doorway to heaven"; Gallery of Exploitation Art; Trailers for "Angels", "the Rubber Gun", "Out of Touch", "the Stewerdesses", "Loving and Laughing", "the Butterfly", " Pigeons", "the Models", and "Together"

Eye Candy: Uschi Digart, Jeannie Lynn, & Phyllis Stengel are fully nude multiple times

When I was approached by Ed Montoro to read for this movie, I thought he was joking. I had made two other films for other directors and he asked me to come read for Bernie the Cop in "Getting Into Heaven". We shot the movie on location in Sequoia National Park, San Diego, and Beverly Hills, CA. It was shot in 9 days and I had a ball with all three girls. Using the name Scott Cameron kept me out of trouble with the people at work. Sure the film has some silly dialogue, but with Uschi Digart as the female star, who would complain. I had three major nude scenes with her and believe me, she is all woman. Don't pass up a chance to see this film. Something Weird video has chosen to release the 88 minute European version of the film.