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An American geologist is plunged into a lavish harem where pleasure and voyeurism rule.

STREET OF A THOUSAND PLEASURES

1972 · 1h 16m · X · Action / Adventure · IMDB TMDB

An American scientist prevents an attempt against an oil Sheik, who, in return, opens the gates of his harem to his saviour. There, nude girls invite him to explore their bodies. Has anyone escaped from the street of a thousand pleasures?

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What is Street of a Thousand Pleasures about?

Street of a Thousand Pleasures is a 1972 American action-adventure film directed by William Rotsler about an oil geologist who is taken by a sheik to a decadent slave market and harem, where he encounters a parade of alluring women.

Programmer's Pick

If your cinematic tastes run toward the opulent and the outrageous, this William Rotsler adventure delivers a full buffet of buxom spectacle. With 'Girl-a-Vision' and a cast overflowing with models—including cult siren Uschi Digard—this is a harem fantasy that doesn’t bother with subtlety or shortage.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Street of a Thousand Pleasures whisks viewers away to an opulent and surreal world where American oil geologist John Dalton is rewarded by a wealthy sheik with entrance to the legendary Street of a Thousand Pleasures. Here, luxurious excess is the order of the day, as Dalton is invited to witness a vibrant slave market teeming with 71 'of Hollywood's Most Abundant Models.' The camera becomes your eyes in this immersive, voyeuristic experience, as the film showcases a smorgasbord of sensuality and spectacle set against the backdrop of a lavish harem. Expect a parade of scantily clad women, decadent settings, and a self-aware embrace of low-budget, independent cinema's most unrestrained pleasures.

Details & Specs

Director
William Rotsler
Writer
William Rotsler
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 16m
Language
English

Cast & Crew

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Director: William Rotsler Writer: William Rotsler
John Tull John Tull John Dalton (as Garth Ruger) SJ Sandy Jackson Alice Doe Alice Doe TB Terry Benford DC Devonne Carr EE Elinor Ellington SD Sandi Donaho Rick Conlin Rick Conlin Guy on Fur Blanket (as Rick Clarke) PB Pat Busby LL Linda Lupoff Joyce Mandel Joyce Mandel Slave Girl with Goblet (as Joyce Gibson) Uschi Digard Uschi Digard Slave Girl PW Pandora Watson Michelle Angelo Michelle Angelo Slave Girl with Apple AB Abdul Ben Hassein The Sheik Cathy Adams Cathy Adams Girl Led in Shackles (uncredited) Bambi Allen Bambi Allen Brunette in Closing Credits (uncredited) Mary Bauer Mary Bauer Dancing Girl with a Purple Scarf (uncredited) DB Dalana Bissonnette Girl on Leopard Skin Pillow (uncredited) Mia Coco Mia Coco Slave Girl (uncredited) Cathy Crowfoot Cathy Crowfoot Slave Girl with Grapes (uncredited) Ron Darby Ron Darby First Guy on Blue Pillow (uncredited) Deborah Downey Deborah Downey First Blonde During Credits (uncredited) AE Alex Elliot Guy on Leopard-Skin Pillow (uncredited) Suzanne Fields Suzanne Fields Girl on Ground - 5th Group (uncredited) Alice Friedland Alice Friedland Tan Lesbian Slave Girl (uncredited) Neola Graef Neola Graef First Girl with John (uncredited) Tracy Handfuss Tracy Handfuss Slave Girl with Sheik (uncredited) LH Lynn Harris Slave Girl (uncredited) Janice Kelly Janice Kelly First Blonde Lying Down (uncredited) Casey Larrain Casey Larrain Slave Girl (uncredited) Maria Lease Maria Lease Slave Girl (uncredited) Michelle LeGrande Michelle LeGrande Slave Black Girl (uncredited) SM Shari Mann Dancing Girl with a Green Belt (uncredited) Antoinette Maynard Antoinette Maynard Slave Girl with Long Earrings (uncredited) Adele Rein Adele Rein Slave Girl in Pearl Necklace (uncredited) WR William Rotsler Sultan with Grapes (uncredited) Kathie Welch Kathie Welch Slave Girl with Large Pendant Necklace (uncredited) Kathy Williams Kathy Williams First Brunette During Credits (uncredited) Wendy Winders Wendy Winders Slave Girl (uncredited) Damian Zisk Damian Zisk Girl Wrapped in Chains (uncredited) NY Nancy Young Girl on Fur Blanket

Why Cult

Girl-a-Vision Immersion

The film uses a unique camera technique, placing the viewer in the protagonist’s shoes for a hands-on, voyeuristic perspective.

Lavish Harem Setting

John Dalton is granted access to an extravagant harem and a bustling slave market by a grateful sheik, providing a fantasy world of spectacle.

Abundant Model Cast

Featuring 71 models—including cult favorite Uschi Digard—the film offers a literal parade of 'big beautiful bare buxotics.'

Low-Budget Indie Vibes

Embracing its independent roots, the film leans into over-the-top sensuality and spectacle with unapologetic flair.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Street of a Thousand Pleasures released? +

Street of a Thousand Pleasures was released in 1972.

Who directed Street of a Thousand Pleasures? +

Street of a Thousand Pleasures was directed by William Rotsler.

How long is Street of a Thousand Pleasures? +

Street of a Thousand Pleasures has a runtime of 76 minutes.

What genre is Street of a Thousand Pleasures? +

Street of a Thousand Pleasures is an action-adventure film.

Where can I watch Street of a Thousand Pleasures? +

Street of a Thousand Pleasures is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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