The Bitch

The Bitch

Year: 1979

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Gerry O’Hara

RomanceDrama

After the Stud The owner of a trendy disco starts having problems with the men in her life and the Mafia, which is trying to move in on her place.

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1

Fontaine's post-divorce life and faltering nightclub

Fontaine Khaled enters life after divorce with a jetset image, but her finances are fragile. Her London nightclub, The Hobo, is bleeding customers as newer venues lure away the crowds. She must cope with the fear of losing everything while trying to keep up appearances.

After the divorce London
2

Nico Cantafora enters Fontaine's orbit on a flight

On a flight from New York to London, Fontaine meets Nico Cantafora, who woos her with the guise of wealth. Unbeknownst to her, he is a conman who owes money to the mafia and aims to exploit her for his schemes. The encounter drags them both into a dangerous, entangled relationship.

Mid-journey On a flight from New York to London
3

Nico uses Fontaine to smuggle a stolen ring

Nico covertly uses Fontaine to smuggle a stolen diamond ring through airport customs, planning to sell it in London to pay his debts. Fontaine carries the ring without realizing its true purpose. The plan immediately casts a shadow over her trust in him.

Shortly after their meeting London airport
4

Nico tracks Fontaine, they spend a night together

Nico tracks Fontaine down to retrieve the ring and they spend the night together. In the morning, Fontaine discovers the ring was planted, and she throws him out. The betrayal deepens her vulnerability while the con continues to ripple through their lives.

Soon after the flight Fontaine's London home
5

The ring is revealed as a fake; Fontaine forgives Nico

Nico later reveals that the ring is fake and gifts it to Fontaine as a lighthearted token, and she forgives him. The moment softens their relationship but does not erase the danger surrounding them. Their bond remains a volatile lifeline amid mounting financial pressures.

Following the confrontation London
6

Fontaine's finances worsen; Rinstead warns

Fontaine's financial problems escalate as expenses mount and revenue declines. Her advisor Arnold Rinstead warns that she is rapidly running out of money. With the club's fortunes in peril, she resolves to revive The Hobo and recapture past glory.

After forgiveness London
7

Nico is beaten; Fontaine learns of his mob ties

Nico is beaten by local gangsters due to the money he still owes, exposing his mob connections. Fontaine learns the extent of his criminal ties, complicating their relationship and her attempts to regain control of her life. The revelation increases the dangers surrounding both of them.

After the beating London or nearby
8

Invitation to the Grants' country estate

They are invited to the country estate of Fontaine's best friends, Leonard and Vanessa Grant, where the stakes rise with a high-stakes derby looming. The Grants' racehorse Plato is the favorite to win, adding a new financial angle to the drama. The country retreat sets the stage for later intrigues tied to the derby.

Before the derby Grant estate
9

Introduction of Plato and the derby intrigue

Plato becomes central as the derby approaches, with money and power on the line. Mafia debts and personal ambitions converge around the race, turning the event into a bargaining ground. The tension between loyalty, greed, and ambition grows louder.

Pre-derby Derby track and Grant estate
10

Nico is ordered to fix the race

Nico is instructed by the mafia boss Thrush Feathers to cause Plato to lose, and he begins pressuring the jockey to throw the race. The pressure tightens as the deadline nears, showing how far Nico will go to protect his debts. The plot thickens with each manipulation of the race outcome.

Race day prep Derby track and stables
11

Fontaine negotiates with Feathers for a cut

Fontaine overhears Nico's plan and confronts Feathers, requesting a cut of the payoff if the scheme succeeds. Feathers agrees to the arrangement, making Fontaine indebted to him and expanding his grip on her life. The alliance with Feathers shifts the power balance in the group.

Before race day Feathers' meeting place
12

Derby day: the race and Fontaine's gambit

Race day arrives and the jockey falls as planned, ensuring Plato loses. Fontaine pretends she has gambled her entire fortune on Plato to win and acts broke, provoking Nico's elation at the apparent victory. The scheme temporarily buys her time while the mob's reach remains looming.

Race day Derby track
13

Nico is captured by Feathers' men

After handing Fontaine Nico's winning tickets, he is carted off by Feathers' henchmen, disappearing from the arrangements. Fontaine seizes the opportunity to claim both sets of winnings and tighten her position. The mafia's grip tightens around Nico as Fontaine moves toward final control of her finances.

After race Derby track or nearby
14

Fontaine's financial windfall and nightclub revival

With the winnings from Nico's tickets and her cut from Feathers, Fontaine's finances are revived and The Hobo regains life. She finally stabilizes her business and wardrobe, enjoying a period of relief. Yet Feathers' influence continuing to loom over her future.

Post-race London, The Hobo
15

Feathers becomes the new owner of The Hobo

In a final twist, Feathers proclaims himself as the new owner of The Hobo, signaling a drastic shift in Fontaine's control of her own club. The power dynamic tilts toward organized crime, leaving her uncertain about what comes next. The ending closes on a bittersweet note, with survival but without true independence.

End The Hobo nightclub, London

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