Aristocratic boredom gives way to masked highway robbery and dangerous liaisons in 17th-century England.
THE WICKED LADY
By daylight, a lady. After dark, nobody’s safe.
A bored aristocrat abandons polite society after dark, masking herself as a highway robber and turning theft, danger, and forbidden desire into a private rebellion.
Quick Answer
The Wicked Lady is a 1983 United Kingdom adventure drama film directed by Michael Winner about a bored aristocrat who turns to highway robbery for excitement.
Programmer's Pick
Faye Dunaway trades tea for pistols as Lady Barbara, turning a country estate into a launchpad for masked highway heists. Between the corsets, catfights, and a penchant for public mischief, this period romp is as much about forbidden fun as it is about scandalous attire.
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Overview
Why This Matters
This remake of the 1945 Gainsborough melodrama features an international cast and was screened out of competition at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival, highlighting its connection to both classic British cinema and contemporary festival circuits.
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Why Cult
Watch a bored noblewoman reinvent herself as a daring highway robber, defying the conventions of her era.
Sumptuous costumes, aristocratic intrigue, and a backdrop where public executions double as entertainment.
From wedding night shocks to outdoor escapades, the film leans into its R-rated, cult sexploitation flavor.
The story pivots on a sister seducing her sibling's fiancé and setting off a chain of jealousy and vengeance.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Wicked Lady released? +
The Wicked Lady was released in 1983.
Who directed The Wicked Lady? +
The Wicked Lady was directed by Michael Winner.
How long is The Wicked Lady? +
The Wicked Lady has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is The Wicked Lady? +
The Wicked Lady is an adventure drama film.
Where can I watch The Wicked Lady? +
You can watch The Wicked Lady on SassyFlix.
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