Don Schain, a multifaceted creative force, made his feature film debut with the softcore movie The Love Object in 1970. Prior to his cinematic endeavors, Schain managed a movie theater in Manhattan, where he met his partner Ralph T. Desiderio. Together, they conceived the idea for the infamous "Ginger" exploitation picture trilogy in 1970.
Schain went on to write and direct all three films in the "Ginger" trilogy, which became cult classics: Ginger (1971),The Abductors (1972),and Girls Are for Loving (1973). These movies starred the charismatic Cheri Caffaro as a tough, sexy crimefighter, who employed unorthodox methods to take down villains. Schain and Caffaro's on-screen chemistry was undeniable, and they collaborated on several films, including A Place Called Today (1972) and Too Hot to Handle (1977).
Schain and Caffaro were married for a period, but eventually divorced. Schain later remarried and continued to work in the film industry, producing a significant number of made-for-TV movies, primarily for the Disney Channel. He frequently collaborated with director Blair Treu during this time.
In addition to his work in the film industry, Schain held the position of president for the Motion Picture Association of Utah. He resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, until his passing. Don Schain passed away at the age of 74 on December 26, 2015.
