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A quartet of cheeky tales where affairs, manipulation, and seduction are all in a day's work.

SEX AND THE OTHER WOMAN

1972 · 1h 20m · R · Comedy / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A series of vignettes exposing how women manipulate their men into submission.

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What is Sex and the Other Woman about?

Sex and the Other Woman is a 1972 United Kingdom comedy-romance film directed by Stanley A. Long about a series of vignettes exposing how women manipulate their men into submission.

Programmer's Pick

Sex and the Other Woman is a time capsule of British sexploitation: all miniskirts, mischief, and marital messes. If you like your comedy sly and your romance cheeky, these vignettes serve it up with a wink—and plenty of 1970s skin.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Sex and the Other Woman opens with a hapless husband seeking unconventional relief from his wife's constant nagging, only to be swept into a world where the boundaries of fidelity are tested in four distinct tales. Guided by a presenter, the audience meets a provocative office secretary aiming for her married colleague, a cunning model who seduces for gold and glamour, and more. Each vignette explores the art of seduction, infidelity, and manipulation, set against the backdrop of 1970s British erotic comedy. With its episodic structure and a cast of amorous characters, the film delivers a playful, risqué look at marital misadventures and the games people play.

Details & Specs

Director
Stanley A. Long
Writer
Alan Wheatley
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Also Known As
The Other Woman, Extramarital Affairs, Les aventures sexuelles extra-conjugales, Quando la moglie non basta, Original title: Sex and the Other Woman

Why This Matters

This 1972 British sex comedy, directed by Stanley A. Long and presented by Richard Wattis, exemplifies the era's anthology format by weaving together four stories centered on adultery.
— SassyFlix Curator

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Director: Stanley A. Long Writer: Alan Wheatley

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Why Cult

British Sexploitation Vignettes

Four stories unravel adultery, manipulation, and desire with a distinctly British comedic edge.

Erotic 70s Style

From mini-skirts to mile-high seduction, the film is drenched in 1970s erotic flair and period fashion.

Manipulative Women

Each vignette spotlights women using wit and allure to turn the tables on their unwitting men.

Cheeky Comic Tone

Expect bawdy humor and a playful approach to risqué subject matter—never taking itself too seriously.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Sex and the Other Woman released? +

Sex and the Other Woman was released in 1972.

Who directed Sex and the Other Woman? +

Sex and the Other Woman was directed by Stanley A. Long.

How long is Sex and the Other Woman? +

Sex and the Other Woman has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Sex and the Other Woman? +

Sex and the Other Woman is a comedy and romance film.

Where can I watch Sex and the Other Woman? +

Sex and the Other Woman is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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