Passion, deception, and betrayal on a sultry Trinidad island where desire proves deadly.
THE BODY
A beautiful woman who lives on an island with her abusive husband, entices a young man into a murder-for-money plot.
Quick Answer
The Body is a 1974 Italian drama-thriller directed by Luigi Scattini about a beautiful woman on Trinidad whose relationships with two men spiral into seduction and murder.
Programmer's Pick
Luigi Scattini delivers a sun-drenched giallo where lust drives the plot as much as the Caribbean heat. If you like your thrillers with a side of scandal and plenty of sun-kissed skin, this island tale won't keep you guessing about its priorities.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Luigi Scattini
- Writers
- Massimo Felisatti, Fabio Pittorru, Luigi Scattini
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- Il Corpo - Geschändetes Fleisch, El cuerpo de Emanuelle negra, Le Corps de Black Venus, El cuerpo, Lockende Augen, Original title: Il corpo
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Tropical Trinidad is more than a backdrop—it’s a catalyst for the film’s steamy love triangle and intrigue.
Blending eroticism and danger, this is giallo filtered through sun, sweat, and forbidden liaisons.
Zeudi Araya delivers a magnetic performance as Princess, commanding the screen with charisma and allure.
Themes of interracial desire, betrayal, and taboo relationships drive the film’s provocative drama.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Princess entices Alain into a murder plot
Plot to kill Antoine
Deadly consequences for those involved
Trinidad island
Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Body? +
The Body was directed by Luigi Scattini.
How long is The Body? +
The Body has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is The Body? +
The Body is a drama and thriller.
Where can I watch The Body? +
The Body is available to watch on SassyFlix.
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