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A wealthy heiress faces brutal discipline in a Canadian sexploitation drama starring Dorothy Stratten.

AUTUMN BORN

1979 · 1h 14m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A rich young woman is kidnapped and taken to a school of discipline.

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What is Autumn Born about?

Autumn Born is a 1979 Canadian drama film directed by Lloyd A. Simandl about a spoiled young woman kidnapped and subjected to brainwashing and torment by those seeking her inheritance.

Programmer's Pick

Autumn Born is Canuxploitation at its barest—literally. Dorothy Stratten’s presence lingers longer than her line delivery, but for those drawn to vintage sexploitation with a Canadian chill, this is a rare artifact. The discipline school setup, coupled with psychological and physical torment, puts the 'exploitation' in sexploitation.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Autumn Born plunges into the seedy territory of Canadian sexploitation, focusing on Tara, a privileged young woman from a wealthy family. When she is abruptly kidnapped and locked away, her captors subject her to a campaign of psychological and physical torment, aiming to break her spirit and seize control of her inheritance. The film is marked by its exploitative approach, featuring frequent scenes of partial nudity and bondage, with the main tormentor being a woman who blurs the lines between cruelty and twisted care. Dorothy Stratten, in one of her rare film roles, brings both amateur charm and striking visual presence to the lead. The tone is bleak and provocative, with the film playing out like a 1970s adult feature stripped of explicit sex but not its lurid sensibility.

Details & Specs

Director
Lloyd A. Simandl
Writers
Sharon Christenson, Ihor Procak, Shannon Lee
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 14m
Country
Canada
Language
English
Genres
Drama

Cast & Crew

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Director: Lloyd A. Simandl Writers: Sharon Christenson +2 more
Dorothy Stratten Dorothy Stratten Tara Dawson IP Ihor Procak Philippe NM Nate MacIntosh Grant Dawson JF Jocelyn Fournier Monica Freeman Roberta Weiss Roberta Weiss Melissa RB Roman Buchok Lawyer DJ Dory Jackson Victoria Morgan GF Gisèle Fredette Anne Rathmore SE Sharon Elder Boutique Owner LK Ludmila Kanevski BE Benjamin Esteban AD Anita Durand Flower Shop Owner KE Kim Elder Kid in Boutique LP Lorraine Pelletier Robert Light Robert Light Disco Patron PS Paul Sweatman AW Anna Wallace Disco Patron JT Jerry Towne Junior Lawyer

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Why Cult

Dorothy Stratten Appearance

See Playmate Dorothy Stratten in one of her few screen roles, years before her tragic fate.

Canadian Sexploitation Vibe

The film delivers a uniquely Canadian take on 1970s sexploitation, with all the cold nastiness and odd restraint that implies.

Female Tormentor Dynamic

A woman takes charge as the main tormentor, adding a sadistic twist to both the film's power plays and its exploitation elements.

Discipline School Setting

The 'school of discipline' backdrop offers a blend of institutional cruelty and forced lessons, all in a 74-minute package.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Autumn Born released? +

Autumn Born was released in 1979.

Who directed Autumn Born? +

Autumn Born was directed by Lloyd A. Simandl.

How long is Autumn Born? +

Autumn Born has a runtime of 74 minutes.

What genre is Autumn Born? +

Autumn Born is best described as a drama with strong sexploitation elements.

Where can I watch Autumn Born? +

You can watch Autumn Born on SassyFlix.

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