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Victorian seduction and hidden identities unfold in this softcore adaptation of an infamous erotic novel.

LADY LIBERTINE

1984 · 1h 23m · R · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

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.

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Victorian morals take a back seat in this carriage ride of exposed secrets.

Programmer's Pick

A corseted romp through gender disguise, forbidden liaisons, and the art of seduction, Lady Libertine adapts its Victorian source with plenty of period detail—and even more exposed skin. Gérard Kikoïne's direction keeps things swirling between English restraint and softcore abandon, all with a wink to the original novel's notorious reputation.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Lady Libertine about?

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.

Details & Specs
Director
Gérard Kikoïne
Writers
Gérard Kikoïne, Harry Alan Towers
Release
1984
Runtime
1h 23m
Country
Canada, France, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama, Romance
Also Known As
Frank & I, Frank and I, Frank et moi, Die Karriere der Francis B.

Synopsis

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. He sends her to London to be trained by his mistress in the art of sex, but she learns much more about her identity as a woman. Before the opening credits, explicitly on-screen it reads: "Based on the famous Victorian erotic novel by an anonymous writer".

Why Cult

Victorian Erotica

Based on the infamous anonymous Victorian erotic novel, this film dramatizes secret passions and social taboos of the era.

Gender Disguise Plot

Central to the film is Frances' masquerade as a boy to escape a brothel, unspooling intrigue and mistaken identity.

Softcore Period Detail

The film blends 19th-century English settings with explicit scenes, from spanking to full frontal nudity, for fans of vintage erotica.

Questions from the Vault

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.