Drama Cult Classic

A daughter's obsession and scheming threaten to unravel her father's new marriage.

SO YOUNG, SO LOVELY, SO VICIOUS...

Q: What is So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... about?

So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... is about a young woman determined to destroy her father's new marriage through seduction, blackmail, and psychological games.

1975 · 1h 23m · R · Drama / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Angela is not happy about her daddy's choice for a new wife and does everything she can to destroy her stepmother-to-be.

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What is So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... about?

So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... is a 1975 Italian drama, mystery, and thriller film directed by Silvio Amadio about a young woman who sabotages her father's new marriage through seduction, blackmail, and manipulation.

Programmer's Pick

Come for the Gloria Guida psychodrama, stay for the steamy power plays and Italian chic. Silvio Amadio serves up a cocktail of jealousy, manipulation, and taboo with a giallo garnish—just don’t expect the usual murder-mystery formula.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Angela, fiercely attached to her widowed father, is less than thrilled when he announces his plans to remarry Irene, a quiet and attractive woman. Unable to accept this new presence in her life, Angela becomes fixated on undermining the burgeoning relationship. Her investigation into Irene's past uncovers rumors of a scandalous affair and tragic consequences, fueling Angela's jealousy and manipulative schemes. What follows is a tense, psychologically charged game of seduction and blackmail set against the backdrop of affluent Italian life, where lust, obsession, and family dynamics collide. This film blends elements of drama, mystery, and eroticism, spotlighting its characters’ shifting alliances and blurred boundaries.

Details & Specs

Director: Silvio Amadio
Writers: Silvio Amadio, Roberto Natale
Release: 1975
Runtime: 1h 23m
Country: Italy
Language: German, Italian
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Also Known As: Sins of Youth, So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious.., Sonne, Sand und heiße Schenkel, The young lovely vicious, Jung, schön und lasterhaft, Pecados de juventud, Original title: Peccati di gioventù

Cast & Crew

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Director: Silvio Amadio Writers: Silvio Amadio +1 more

Gloria Guida Angela Batrucchi

Dagmar Lassander Irene

Silvano Tranquilli Dr. Batrucchi

Fred Robsahm Sandro Romagnoli

Dana Ghia RO Rita Orlando FS Flavio Sorrentino

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Why Cult

Gloria Guida Spotlight

Guida commands the screen as Angela, delivering a complex and provocative performance that anchors the film's psychological edge.

Sleazy Giallo Vibes

While not a traditional giallo, the film borrows stylish genre trappings—think erotic tension, intrigue, and European decadence.

Taboo Relationships

Seduction, blackmail, and blurred family lines create a heady mix of forbidden desires and psychological manipulation.

Sumptuous Locations

Set against beautiful Italian backdrops, the film's visual appeal matches its steamy subject matter.

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Threat File

Trigger

Father's remarriage to Irene

Threat

Angela's manipulative schemes

Effect

Jeopardizes Irene's reputation and the family's stability

Setting

Affluent Italian household

Questions from the Vault

When was So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... released? +

So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... was released in 1975.

Who directed So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious...? +

The film was directed by Silvio Amadio.

How long is So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious...? +

The film has a runtime of 83 minutes.

What genre is So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious...? +

It is a drama, mystery, and thriller film.

How does Angela use Irene's past against her? +

Angela investigates Irene's past, discovers her involvement in a past lesbian scandal, seduces her, and blackmails her with incriminating photographs.