A woman's search for a cure to her compulsions leads her deep into therapy and taboo encounters.
NORMA
Norma had a way with men... and they with her!!!
A woman goes to a doctor hoping he will cure her nymphomania. Scenes of her with her various lovers and pick-ups of both sexes are shown. through therapy she remembers being discovered and punished by her "mother" while making love to a neighbor guy for the first time and that is the source of her trauma.
Quick Answer
Norma is a 1970 American drama film directed by Peter Balakoff about a woman seeking a cure for her nymphomania through therapy, revisiting her traumatic past and her encounters with lovers of both sexes.
Programmer's Pick
With its mix of therapy sessions, flashback-fueled revelations, and a parade of steamy encounters, Norma is pure 1970s exploitation drama. Peter Balakoff’s direction doesn’t shy from taboo, and neither does the film’s lead, played by Mady Maguire, who anchors the wild ride.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Peter Balakoff
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Norma’s candid visits to her physician peel back the layers of her troubled psyche, giving the film its psycho-sexual edge.
The film boldly features intimate scenes with lovers of both sexes, reflecting its era’s appetite for transgressive content.
Uschi Digard and George Buck Flower make appearances, giving genre aficionados some familiar faces amidst the chaos.
Norma’s therapy-driven flashbacks unravel the roots of her compulsions, blending melodrama with exploitation.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Norma released? +
Norma was released in 1970.
Who directed Norma? +
Norma was directed by Peter Balakoff.
How long is Norma? +
Norma has a runtime of 77 minutes.
What genre is Norma? +
Norma is a drama film.
Where can I watch Norma? +
Norma is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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