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A conservative mother’s visit sparks desires and dilemmas in a swinging New York household.

CONFESSIONS OF A YOUNG AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE

When a frustrated woman's innermost fantasies become a reality...

1974 · 1h 13m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

An attractive but conservative mid-30's housewife stays at the house of her sexually open daughter and soon becomes involved in her daughter's swinger lifestyle.

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What is Confessions of a Young American Housewife about?

Confessions of a Young American Housewife is a 1974 American drama directed by Joseph W. Sarno about a young married woman whose swinging lifestyle is disrupted when her conservative widowed mother comes to stay, raising questions about sexual openness and family boundaries.

Programmer's Pick

Joseph W. Sarno delivers a softcore drama that brings both swinging and generational tension under one suburban roof. Rebecca Brooke leads a cast where the real friction isn’t just between the sheets, but between tradition and temptation. If you like your erotica with a side of awkward family dinner, this might be your dish.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Carol, a young and happily married woman in New York, is part of an open and sexually adventurous foursome with her husband and another couple. Their world of partner-swapping and liberated desires is thrown a curve when Carol’s recently widowed mother, a woman with more conservative values, comes to stay. The generational and ideological divide sets the stage for a collision of lifestyles as Carol’s mother is confronted with a household that challenges her notions of propriety and intimacy. As the boundaries between curiosity, temptation, and acceptance blur, the film explores the complexities of sexual freedom, family dynamics, and the shifting ideals of the 1970s.

Details & Specs

Director
Joseph W. Sarno
Writer
Joseph W. Sarno
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 13m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama

Cast & Crew

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Director: Joseph W. Sarno Writer: Joseph W. Sarno
Rebecca Brooke Rebecca Brooke Carol Kathie Fitch Kathie Fitch Anna (as Chris Jordan) Jennifer Welles Jennifer Welles Jennifer Robinson Eric Edwards Eric Edwards Pete DH David Hausman Eddie JL Juliet Lay Penny Erica Eaton Erica Eaton Mrs. Fields Arlana Blue Arlana Blue Shandara

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Why Cult

Swingers in the Suburbs

The film dives into the world of open marriages and partner-swapping, highlighting the era’s fascination with sexual liberation.

Generational Culture Clash

A conservative mother faces her daughter's liberated lifestyle, making for a unique exploration of evolving sexual values.

Softcore 70s Erotica

Expect plenty of explicit situations, nudity, and taboo-breaking couplings typical of 1970s softcore cinema.

Joseph Sarno Direction

Directed and written by cult favorite Joseph W. Sarno, whose films often explore sexual boundaries with a psychological twist.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Confessions of a Young American Housewife released? +

Confessions of a Young American Housewife was released in 1974.

Who directed Confessions of a Young American Housewife? +

Confessions of a Young American Housewife was directed by Joseph W. Sarno.

How long is Confessions of a Young American Housewife? +

Confessions of a Young American Housewife has a runtime of 73 minutes.

What genre is Confessions of a Young American Housewife? +

Confessions of a Young American Housewife is a drama.

Where can I watch Confessions of a Young American Housewife? +

You can watch Confessions of a Young American Housewife on SassyFlix.

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