Drama Cult Classic

A young photographer’s journey through San Francisco’s sexual revolution leads to unexpected romance.

SAPPHO '68

1968 · 01:02:00 · R · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A pretty young girl named Sappho is, despite her boyfriend's best efforts, determined to remain a virgin until she marries. One day she picks up a beautiful, busty hitchhiker named Brigitte, and finds herself attracted to the sexy young blonde.

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What is Sappho '68 about?

Sappho '68 is a 1968 American drama-romance film directed by Nick Millard about Jennifer Bradley, a small town girl who moves to San Francisco and navigates the sexual revolution, ultimately becoming involved with a lesbian model after unsatisfying relationships with men.

The SassyFlix Take

Before Stonewall and long before mainstream cinema dared to spell 'Sappho' out loud, Nick Millard's Sappho '68 sidesteps the polite with a San Francisco-set tale of a woman finding her place—and her pleasure—during the sexual revolution. It’s a brisk 62-minute snapshot of counterculture romance with a lesbian twist, all wrapped in the city’s shifting mores.

From the Vault

From the vault: Sappho '68—because sometimes the City by the Bay is a state of mind.

Why Cult

Lesbian Romance Plot

Jennifer’s journey from dissatisfied relationships with men to a passionate affair with model Belinda Frazier puts queer desire front and center in 1968.

San Francisco Sexual Revolution

Set against the backdrop of late-60s San Francisco, the film captures the era’s freewheeling attitudes and shifting sexual boundaries.

Sixties Exploitation Style

From virginity pacts to hitchhiking blondes, the film delivers the decade’s signature blend of provocation and melodrama in a tight 62 minutes.

Synopsis

Small town girl Jennifer Bradley moves to San Francisco to eke out a successful career as a photographer. Jennifer soon finds herself caught up in the sexual revolution that's going on around her and becomes involved with lesbian model Belinda Frazier after her relationships with men prove to be dissatisfying.

Details & Specs

Director: Nick Millard
Writer: Gunnel Kjellin
Release: 1968
Runtime: 1h 2m
Genres: Drama, Romance

Themes & Keywords

sexual revolution lesbian romance virginity dissatisfaction with men San Francisco small town photographer model hitchhiker

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sappho '68 about? +

Sappho '68 follows Jennifer Bradley, a small town girl in San Francisco, as she becomes involved with a lesbian model during the sexual revolution after unsatisfying relationships with men.

Who directed Sappho '68? +

Nick Millard directed Sappho '68.

How long is Sappho '68? +

Sappho '68 has a runtime of 62 minutes.

What genre is Sappho '68? +

Sappho '68 is a drama and romance film.

Where can I watch Sappho '68? +

Sappho '68 is available to stream on SassyFlix.