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A mysterious woman ignites desire and suspicion during a night of erotic games in a lavish castle.

THE LICKERISH QUARTET

They all recognize her. None of them remember the same woman.

1970 · 1h 30m · R · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A wealthy family invites a mysterious carnival performer into their secluded castle after recognizing her from an erotic film, but each host remembers the woman—and the film—differently.

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What is The Lickerish Quartet about?

The Lickerish Quartet is a 1970 Germany/Italy/USA drama and romance film directed by Radley Metzger about a wealthy couple and their son who invite a mysterious woman, resembling an adult film star, into their castle, leading to a night where fantasy and reality blur.

Programmer's Pick

Metzger orchestrates an erotic masquerade where reality and fantasy trade masks faster than the film’s wardrobe changes. It’s a sensual puzzle box: part dream, part provocation, all housed in a castle built for decadence. If you think you know where this is going, you probably don’t.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In Radley Metzger's The Lickerish Quartet, a wealthy, world-weary couple and the wife’s adult son pass time in their ornate castle by watching a provocative blue movie. An unexpected twist occurs when, at a thrill ride in town, they spot a daredevil woman who is the spitting image of one of the film’s stars. Intrigued, the man invites her back to their home for a nightcap, and she accepts. What follows is a charged 24 hours where the visitor becomes the focal point for each family member’s desires and fantasies. As the atmosphere grows increasingly tense, the woman’s cryptic question—"Who has the gun?"—hangs in the air, suggesting more than just sexual intrigue might be at play.

Details & Specs

Director
Radley Metzger
Writers
Michael DeForrest, Radley Metzger
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Germany, Italy, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama, Romance
Also Known As
夜行性情欲魔

Cast & Crew

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Director: Radley Metzger Writers: Michael DeForrest +1 more
Silvana Venturelli Silvana Venturelli Visitor Frank Wolff Frank Wolff Castle Owner Erika Remberg Erika Remberg Wife Paolo Turco Paolo Turco Son KA Karl-Otto Alberty (uncredited) Angelo Boscariol Angelo Boscariol Soldier (uncredited) Annie Carol Edel Annie Carol Edel Woman in Stag Movie (uncredited) PR Paolo Rosani Man in Stag Movie (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Castle of Erotic Fantasy

The decadent castle setting turns every room into a stage for shifting desires and psychological games.

Metzger Visual Style

Radley Metzger’s direction infuses the film with stylized sensuality and European art-house flair.

Blurring Reality and Fiction

A visitor who may or may not be a blue movie star upends the family’s reality, challenging every assumption.

Provocative Sexual Themes

The film doesn’t shy away from taboo, exploring sexual fantasy, voyeurism, and power dynamics within a family.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed The Lickerish Quartet? +

The Lickerish Quartet was directed by Radley Metzger.

How long is The Lickerish Quartet? +

The Lickerish Quartet has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is The Lickerish Quartet? +

The Lickerish Quartet is a drama and romance film.

Where can I watch The Lickerish Quartet? +

The Lickerish Quartet is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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