A noblewoman leads a band of misfits on a raucous quest for revenge in 17th-century Spain.
ZENABEL
Zenabel, a young woman from a humble background, discovers that she is actually the daughter of a Spanish nobleman who was killed by a ruthless don, Alonso, who took the title. So Zenable assembles a group of misfit friends to reclaim her title.
Quick Answer
Zenabel is a 1969 French-Italian adventure comedy directed by Ruggero Deodato about a young woman who learns she is the daughter of a murdered duke and assembles a group of women to fight for revenge.
Programmer's Pick
Ruggero Deodato puts the 'excess' in excess with a bawdy, buccaneering romp where plucky women take on lecherous nobles and social order gets the full 1960s sendup. If you like your period pieces with a heavy splash of skin and irreverence, Zenabel swings for you.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Zenabel revels in its sex comedy roots, offering cheeky nudity and bawdy humor in nearly every reel.
A ragtag group of women band together for revenge—a rare twist on the classic adventure formula.
The film lampoons 17th-century Spanish nobility with swordplay, slapstick, and a gleeful disregard for historical restraint.
Before his notorious horror, Deodato delivered this gleefully irreverent adventure-comedy blend.
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When was Zenabel released? +
Zenabel was released in 1969.
Who directed Zenabel? +
Zenabel was directed by Ruggero Deodato.
How long is Zenabel? +
Zenabel has a runtime of 99 minutes.
What genre is Zenabel? +
Zenabel is an adventure comedy.
Where can I watch Zenabel? +
Zenabel is available to stream on SassyFlix.
