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Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

1975·Movie·NC-17·91 min·5.6(163)

Nothing is wrong if it feels good

Emmanuelle returns to her husband in Hong Kong and proceeds to have several extramarital affairs -- with his knowledge, of course. Her husband's lover and American guest are both very puzzled by their openness.

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About Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is a 1975 French-language drama and romance film directed by Francis Giacobetti. The cast is led by Sylvia Kristel, Umberto Orsini, Frédéric Lagache. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman was produced by Trinacra Films and made in France. It was released on December 15, 1975, and carries a NC-17 certification.

Director
Francis Giacobetti
Writers
Bob Elia, Francis Giacobetti
Release date
December 15, 1975
Original language
French
Age rating
NC-17
Status
Released
Country
France
Production
Trinacra Films
#1970s#open relationship#erotic movie

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman cast & crew

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman was directed by Francis Giacobetti and written by Bob Elia and Francis Giacobetti.

The cast features Sylvia Kristel as Emmanuelle, Umberto Orsini as Jean, Frédéric Lagache as Christopher, Catherine Rivet as Anna-Maria, Henri Czarniak as Igor, the radio operator, and Tom Clark as Peter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Francis Lai, cinematography is by Robert Fraisse, and it was produced by Yves Rousset-Rouard and Alain Siritzky.

Is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman worth watching?

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 163 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Sylvia Kristel

Sylvia Kristel

Emmanuelle

Umberto Orsini

Umberto Orsini

Jean

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Frédéric Lagache

Christopher

Catherine Rivet

Catherine Rivet

Anna-Maria

Henri Czarniak

Henri Czarniak

Igor, the radio operator

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Tom Clark

Peter

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Marion Womble

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Florence Lafuma

Laura

Claire Richard

Claire Richard

Wong

Caroline Laurence

Caroline Laurence

Ingrid

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Eva Hamel

Masseuse

Laura Gemser

Laura Gemser

Masseuse

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Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman — FAQs

Where can I watch Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman in United States?

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.

What language is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman in?

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman?

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).

What is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman rated?

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is rated NC-17. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 163 ratings.

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