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Emmanuelle faces danger, desire, and a dictator’s harem in this sultry, globe-trotting adventure.

EMMANUELLE 5

1987 · 1h 25m · R · Action / Drama

Emmanuelle, the sexiest woman in the world, endures a streak of bad luck that begins when she's stripped by a mob of adoring fans at an international film festival. Emmanuelle's lousy luck continues when she's abducted from her yacht off the South of France and forced to submit to the erotic desires of an Arab sheik.

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Emmanuelle’s bad luck is your guilty pleasure—passport not required.

Programmer's Pick

Walerian Borowczyk puts his stamp on the Emmanuelle saga, sending the world’s sexiest woman from Cannes chaos to the clutches of a banana republic dictator. If you like your drama with a hint of action and a whole lot of harem intrigue, this fifth entry delivers exactly what you came for.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Emmanuelle 5 about?

Emmanuelle 5 is a 1987 action-drama film directed by Walerian Borowczyk about Emmanuelle, who is stripped by fans at a film festival and then ensnared in a dictator's harem.

Synopsis

Emmanuelle has a streak of bad luck that starts when she is stripped by a mob of adoring fans at the Cannes Film Festival. Her rotten luck continues when the dictator of a banana republic uses the screening of one of her films as a pretext to get her into his country. Our heroine finds herself admitted into his harem as a slave.
Details & Specs
Director
Walerian Borowczyk
Writers
Alex Cunningham, Walerian Borowczyk, Emmanuelle Arsan, Howard R. Cohen
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Action, Drama
Also Known As
Emmanuelle - Im Harem des Prinzen, Emmanuelle i Haremet, Emmanuelle in the Harem

Why Cult

Cannes Chaos

The film kicks off with Emmanuelle being stripped by a mob of adoring fans at an international film festival.

Dictator’s Harem

Emmanuelle's unlucky streak lands her in the harem of a banana republic’s dictator, blending political intrigue with steamy drama.

Borowczyk Direction

Director Walerian Borowczyk brings his distinctive touch to the series, steering Emmanuelle through exotic and perilous escapades.

Questions from the Vault

What is Emmanuelle 5 about? +

Emmanuelle 5 follows the titular character as she’s stripped by fans at a film festival and then forced into a dictator’s harem.

When was Emmanuelle 5 released? +

Emmanuelle 5 was released in 1987.

Who directed Emmanuelle 5? +

Walerian Borowczyk directed Emmanuelle 5.

How long is Emmanuelle 5? +

Emmanuelle 5 has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Emmanuelle 5? +

Emmanuelle 5 is an action and drama film.

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