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Radley Metzger transplants the classic Carmen tale into a sleek, sensual world of desire and doom.

CARMEN, BABY

A hip Carmen in modern undress!

1967 · 1h 37m · NR · Crime / Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A sexy temptress no man can resist and a local police officer who falls hard for her become embroiled in a complicated intrigue of passion and jealousy in Radley Metzger's boldly original erotic update of the opera Carmen

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Radley Metzger’s brand of sultry Euro-cool rarely played this close to the classics.

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Radley Metzger swaps the opera house for a sultry bohemian town, letting Uta Levka’s Carmen effortlessly undo the men (and morals) around her. Expect artistry, eroticism, and a police officer’s spectacular unraveling—all set to Metzger’s signature stylish eye.

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Quick Answer
What is Carmen, Baby about?

Carmen, Baby is a 1967 Yugoslavian, German, and American crime, drama, and romance film directed by Radley Metzger about a free-spirited woman whose bohemian lifestyle entangles a naive police officer in a spiral of passion, intrigue, and jealousy.

Details & Specs
Director
Radley Metzger
Writers
Jesse Vogel, Prosper Mérimée
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
Yugoslavia, Germany, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance

Synopsis

Carmen, a free-spirited young woman who sometimes earns money as a prostitute, lives a bohemian existence in a small town where most of the locals allow her to do as she pleases. Jose, a naive young man who has just been hired as the town's new police officer, arrests her. However, Jose is soon drawn into Carmen's sensual spell, and he is compelled to do her bidding as she slowly brings him to his doom.

Why Cult

Metzger's Erotic Update

Radley Metzger brings a daring and sensual spin to the Carmen legend, infusing classic melodrama with contemporary erotic flair.

Bohemian Small-Town Setting

Carmen navigates a small town that bends to her will, providing a fresh, offbeat backdrop for this tale of passion gone wrong.

Uta Levka as Carmen

Uta Levka commands the screen as Carmen, turning heads and breaking hearts in equal measure.

Operatic Intrigue

The film’s roots in Prosper Mérimée’s story and the famed opera give every twist a deliciously heightened sense of doom and drama.

Cast & Crew

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Director: Radley Metzger Writers: Jesse Vogel +1 more
Uta Levka Uta Levka Carmen CR Claus Ringer Jose Carl Möhner Carl Möhner Medicio Barbara Valentin Barbara Valentin Dolores Walter Wilz Walter Wilz Baby Lucas Christiane Rücker Christiane Rücker Misty Arthur Brauss Arthur Brauss Garcia Doris Arden Doris Arden Darcy Michaël Munzer Michaël Munzer Magistrate CF Christian Fredersdorf NK Nino Korda

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Questions from the Vault

What is Carmen, Baby about? +

It follows Carmen, an independent woman making her way as a prostitute in a small town, whose allure leads a newly appointed police officer into her complicated web of passion and downfall.

When was Carmen, Baby released? +

Carmen, Baby was released in 1967.

Who directed Carmen, Baby? +

Radley Metzger directed Carmen, Baby.

How long is Carmen, Baby? +

Carmen, Baby has a runtime of 97 minutes.

What genre is Carmen, Baby? +

It is a crime, drama, and romance film.

Where can I watch Carmen, Baby? +

Carmen, Baby is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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