It's every God-fearing father's worst nightmare: their daughter runs away from home and gets involved in the world of pornography. For Midwestern businessman Jake VanDorn (George C. Scott), that nightmare has become a reality. Testing the boundaries of his sanity and conservative value set, VanDorn and a sleazy private dick (Peter Boyle) delve deep into the heart of darkness of the Los Angeles underworld to find her. A narrative flip-side to TAXI DRIVER, Paul Schrader crafts another fastidious tale of isolation and obsession, providing a spotlight for one of Scott's finest and most dynamic performances. (Jake Isgar)

1979 / Sony / dir. Paul Schrader