A restless housewife dives into a shadowy double life of desire, danger, and deviant appetites.

AGONY OF LOVE

1966 · 01:23:00 · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A bored housewife rents an apartment where she indulges in all of her sexual fantasies.

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What is Agony of Love about?

Agony of Love is a 1966 American drama film directed by William Rotsler about Barbara, a neglected housewife who becomes a high-priced prostitute to escape her loveless marriage, spiraling into a world of sex, money, and psychological turmoil.

Key Facts

Director: William Rotsler
Writer: William Rotsler
Release: 1966
Runtime: 1h 23m
Genres: Drama
Also Known As: From Lady to Tramp

The SassyFlix Take

William Rotsler slings exploitation with a side of psycho-sexual intrigue in this 1966 drama, where Pat Barrington's Barbara juggles identities and vices. Foot fetishes, lesbian lovers, and a buffet of seedy characters make this one a true grindhouse sampler plate.

From the Vault

Proof that in 1966, the agony of love sometimes involved foot fetishes and a truly wild buffet.

Why Cult

Sex Schizo Psychodrama

Barbara's double life as housewife and high-priced hooker drives a twisted exploration of identity and desire.

Fetish-Fueled Encounters

From food fetishes to lesbian obsession, the film parades a roster of taboo appetites.

Exploitation Undercurrents

This is pure '60s exploitation, complete with nudity, foot fetishes, and orgiastic set pieces.

Independent Film Oddity

William Rotsler writes, directs, and even acts, making this a uniquely personal slice of indie sleaze.

About This Film

When Too Much is Not Enough! One minute she's a lady, the next a tramp! Because her rich husband has no time for her, housewife Barbara assumes the identity of "Brandy," a high-priced hooker, and tries to erase the Agony of Love by plunging into a whirlpool of sex and money.

A sex schizo, Barbara craves "normal love" but instead makes it with a string of sordid scuzzballs, including a wacko with a truly twisted food fetish. But Barbara's bawdy bubble bursts when she attends an orgy and discovers a surprise guest.... Plus: Love-starved Kitty is The Girl with the Hungry Eyes -- which drives her lesbian lover Tigercat crazy.

So crazy that when Kitty suggests "it's time for a change" and makes it with a man, Tigercat bashes the poor guy's head in. But after Tigercat gets violent at Kitty's girl-on-girl birthday bash, Kitty ends her "vacation from men" by heading straight for the arms of an old boyfriend, forcing "this Tigercat broad" to sharpen her claws and go in for the kill.

Film Details

Director William Rotsler

Writer William Rotsler

Themes & Keywords

Independent Film Nudity Sex Lesbian Prostitute Eating Disorder Exploitation Foot Fetish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agony of Love about? +

Agony of Love follows Barbara, a bored housewife who escapes her marriage by becoming a high-priced prostitute and exploring her sexual fantasies, only to find herself entangled in a web of sex, fetishes, and complicated relationships.

When was Agony of Love released? +

Agony of Love was released in 1966.

Who directed Agony of Love? +

Agony of Love was directed by William Rotsler.

How long is Agony of Love? +

Agony of Love has a runtime of 83 minutes.

What genre is Agony of Love? +

Agony of Love is a drama film.

Where can I watch Agony of Love? +

Agony of Love is available to stream on SassyFlix.