Drama Cult Classic

A cheeky chronicle of eroticism from ancient Greece to modern Soho’s adult underbelly.

NAUGHTY!

1971 · 1h 23m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A look at sex and pornography through down the ages. From the liberal ancient Greeks, to the hypocritical Victorians, and on to modern times.

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What is Naughty! about?

Naughty! is a 1971 British drama film directed by Stanley A. Long about the evolution of sex and pornography from ancient Greece through the Victorian era to modern times.

Programmer's Pick

Stanley A. Long’s Naughty! is a time-traveling romp through the history of risqué pleasures, balancing tongue-in-cheek docu-style with plenty of exposed flesh. Expect whip-smart satire on 'proper' morals, all wrapped in a Soho haze of 8mm and antique porn reels.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Naughty! offers a pseudo-documentary exploration of sexual attitudes and the development of pornography across different historical eras. From the open-mindedness of ancient Greeks to the prudish hypocrisy of Victorian society, and finally arriving in the adult entertainment landscape of contemporary Soho, the film strings together vignettes and staged scenes to illustrate shifting cultural norms and taboos. Through a blend of dramatization and cheeky commentary, Naughty! guides viewers through museums, cinema clubs, and sex shops, all while casting an unflinching eye on how sexuality, censorship, and erotic expression have intertwined throughout history. This is a self-aware, independent film that doesn’t shy away from nudity or explicit themes in its examination of erotica’s place in society.

Details & Specs

Director: Stanley A. Long
Writers: Stanley A. Long, Suzanne Mercer
Release: 1971
Runtime: 1h 23m
Genres: Drama

Why This Matters

This 1971 film stands out as a British dramatised documentary that blends interviews, archival footage, and re-enactments to offer a serious sociological examination of pornography and erotica, and it was later followed by a similar project from the same creative team.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Stanley A. Long Writers: Stanley A. Long +1 more

CL Chris Lethbridge-Baker Horace LD Lee Donald Victorian Papa BP Brenda Peters Victorian Mama YP Yvonne Paul Victorian Prostitute

Lucienne Camille Self NZ Nina Zuckerman Daughter SR Shane Raggett Son LP Lois Penson Maiden Aunt DF Deborah Fairbridge Younger Daughter AS Arthur Skinner Doctor RW Rosalie Westwater Lady in Museum FW Frederick Wolfe Doctor JC Jane Cardew Papa's Mistress BW Bill Ward Street Hawker DM Declan Mulholland Policeman HR Hamish Roughead Gentleman JO Jim O'Connor Henry Spencer Ashbee DG Derek Glynne-Percy John Hotten

Olive McFarland Mary Wilson DG David Grey Mr. Henry Hayler VC Vivienne Carmichael Mrs. Henry Hayler

Heather Chasen Victorian Madame

Al Goldstein Self

Germaine Greer Self JH Jim Haynes Self

John Lindsay Self RN Richard Neville Self MV Monique Von Cleef Self

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