Victorian seduction and hidden identities unfold in this softcore adaptation of an infamous erotic novel.
LADY LIBERTINE
Charlie, a young aristocrat in turn of the century England, meets a boy named Frank on the road to Portsmouth. What Charlie doesn't realize is that Frank is actually Frances, who's donned a disguise to escape working at a brothel. Charlie takes Frank/Frances into his home, and when he discovers her true identity, the two become lovers.
Lady Libertine is a 1984 Canada/France/USA drama-romance film directed by Gérard Kikoïne about a young aristocrat who takes in a runaway believed to be a boy, only to discover her true identity and become her lover.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Based on the infamous anonymous Victorian erotic novel, this film dramatizes secret passions and social taboos of the era.
Central to the film is Frances' masquerade as a boy to escape a brothel, unspooling intrigue and mistaken identity.
The film blends 19th-century English settings with explicit scenes, from spanking to full frontal nudity, for fans of vintage erotica.
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What is Lady Libertine about? +
Lady Libertine follows a young English aristocrat who takes in a runaway he believes to be a boy, only to discover her true identity and enter a relationship that explores gender, sexuality, and self-discovery.
When was Lady Libertine released? +
Lady Libertine was released in 1984.
Who directed Lady Libertine? +
Gérard Kikoïne directed Lady Libertine.
How long is Lady Libertine? +
Lady Libertine has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is Lady Libertine? +
Lady Libertine is a drama and romance film with strong erotic elements.
Where can I watch Lady Libertine? +
Lady Libertine is available to stream on SassyFlix.