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From rural repression to San Francisco's liberated nights: Sandra claims her own desires.

SANDRA: THE MAKING OF A WOMAN

How does an 18 year old girl become a 19 year old woman?

1970 · 1h 30m · X · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Sandra, a teenager who lives in the countryside, is brutally abused by her neurotic and alcoholic father. After his death, Sandra goes to San Francisco to experience the free love.

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What is Sandra: The Making of a Woman about?

Sandra: The Making of a Woman is a 1970 American drama film directed by Gary Graver about a young woman's journey from an oppressive rural upbringing to sexual liberation in San Francisco.

Programmer's Pick

Gary Graver's X-rated drama doesn't shy away from the details: rural repression, lingerie-clad fetishists, and a San Francisco ripe for sexual revolution. If you're seeking a softcore odyssey steeped in 1970s erotic angst, Sandra's journey delivers.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Sandra: The Making of a Woman charts the tumultuous coming-of-age of Sandra, a teenager trapped in the countryside with a domineering, alcoholic father. Accused unjustly of moral failings, she remains chaste until a fateful encounter with her childhood sweetheart opens the door to her sexual awakening. After a series of personal upheavals, Sandra leaves her troubled home life behind, hitchhiking to San Francisco with a hunger for new experiences. Along the way, she crosses paths with a traveling lingerie salesman whose unique tastes further broaden her understanding of pleasure. Set against the backdrop of a city known for its free love ethos, Sandra's journey is one of self-discovery and transformation.

Details & Specs

Director
Gary Graver
Writers
Gary Graver, Robert Aiken
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Half a Wife, I Am Sandra

Cast & Crew

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Director: Gary Graver Writers: Gary Graver +1 more
MG Monica Gayle Sandra EB Edward Blessington Mark Taylor ES Erik Stern Phil 'Butch' Gordon Uschi Digard Uschi Digard Miss Lynn John Vincent John Vincent Dr. Lockhart JC Jean Clark Leonard

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Why Cult

Sexual Liberation Arc

Sandra's evolution from repressed farm girl to sexually liberated urban woman anchors the film's dramatic core.

Lingerie Salesman Encounter

A memorable hitchhiking sequence pairs Sandra with a brassiere-obsessed traveling salesman, upping the film's erotic eccentricity.

San Francisco Free Love

The city's permissive atmosphere offers Sandra a canvas for her sexual exploration and self-reinvention.

70s Sexploitation Style

With its X rating and focus on nudity and erotic encounters, the film is a textbook example of early '70s American sexploitation.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Sandra: The Making of a Woman released? +

Sandra: The Making of a Woman was released in 1970.

Who directed Sandra: The Making of a Woman? +

Gary Graver directed Sandra: The Making of a Woman.

How long is Sandra: The Making of a Woman? +

Sandra: The Making of a Woman has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Sandra: The Making of a Woman? +

Sandra: The Making of a Woman is a drama.

Where can I watch Sandra: The Making of a Woman? +

Sandra: The Making of a Woman is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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