: Though the film purports to be about a woman breaking into a male-dominated field, reviewers often note that the "message" is undermined by constant, often gratuitous nudity.
The 1985 film , directed by Herb Freed, is frequently described by modern critics and viewers as a quintessential "drive-in cult classic" that leans heavily into the 1980s teen sex-comedy genre. While the film attempts to market a "girl power" theme through its protagonist, most reviewers agree that its execution is secondary to its era-specific exploitation tropes. Plot & Themes Tomboy(1985)
The story follows Tomasina "Tommy" Boyd (played by Betsy Russell), a skilled mechanic and stock car enthusiast who develops a crush on the cocky race car driver Randy Starr. When Randy refuses to take her seriously because she is a woman, Tommy challenges him to a high-stakes race to win his respect. : Though the film purports to be about