A psychotic convict escapes from jail, kidnaps his sister, and takes an American couple hostage in their seaside vacation home while planning his escape from the police.

Just released from prison, a young woman arrives in town to “start a new life,” but soon begins stalking a married construction worker for no apparent reason, turning his life…

Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sex-obsessed father, Rufus, and timid spouse, Annie Mae. He heads for Los…