The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago
# The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago

The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago is a 1969 feature film directed by Greg Corarito and starring John Alderman, James E. Myers, Maria Lease. It was produced by David F. Friedman. It is a combination of gangster and sexploitation genres, inspired by the success of Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

## Premise

During Prohibition, playboy gangster Steve Desmond (John Alderman) owns and operates a liquor distribution company in Chicago. Rival gangster Fats Percelli (James E. Myers) wants in on his operation, so Desmond sets out to seduce Percelli's daughter.

## Cast

* John Alderman as Steve Desmond
* James E. Myers as Carl 'Fats' Percelli
* Maria Lease as Nancy
* Dan Sonney as Joe the Bartender
* Vicki Carbe as Maria
* Gary Kent as Wes
* Bambi Allen as Spinster O'Mally
* R. Michael Stringer as Skinner
* Duke Wilmoth as Tom
* Phil Marks as Wally
* Whitey Wozniak as Mr. Thad

## Production

The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago was partly filmed at the Spahn Ranch. Barbara Peeters worked on the film as costume designer.

