title: The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago
text: # 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.
  
  