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Nazis, betrayal, and vengeance unfold in a shadowy French bistro.

TORTURE ME, KISS ME

1970 · 1h 15m · NR · Drama / War · IMDB TMDB

Count Henri de Prave revisits the French bistro where he played a small part in the downfall of the Nazis years earlier. He recounts the story of how the evil Nazi Commandant Max von Hildebrandt, a friend of the Count, came to France with his sadistic ways and his ultimate downfall.

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What is Torture Me, Kiss Me about?

Torture Me, Kiss Me is a 1970 American drama and war film directed by David R. Friedberg about Count Henri de Prave reflecting on his role in the downfall of a sadistic Nazi commandant in France.

Programmer's Pick

Where most war dramas play it straight, this one opts for a smoky bistro confession—served with a side of exploitation and nudity. If sadistic Nazi commandants and uneasy alliances are your cinematic appetizer, take a seat.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Torture Me, Kiss Me sets its scene in a French bistro, where Count Henri de Prave looks back on a dark chapter from years past. The Count recalls his involvement in undermining the Nazis, focusing on his complicated relationship with the cruel Commandant Max von Hildebrandt, who brought his own brand of sadism to occupied France. Through the Count’s memories, the film explores themes of betrayal, complicity, and ultimate reckoning, weaving war drama with exploitation elements. Expect a stark, adult examination of power and downfall—delivered through a lens of moral ambiguity and remembered trauma.

Details & Specs

Director
David R. Friedberg
Writer
Henri Claude De Lyon
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 15m
Country
United States of America
Genres
Drama, War

Cast & Crew

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Director: David R. Friedberg Writer: Henri Claude De Lyon
FM Frank MacIntosh Count Henri de Prave BQ Blaine Quincy Colonel Max von Hildebrandt CC Christine Cybelle Ilsa Schneider NL Nick Linkov Lt. Jaeger AG Alf Geisler The Priest JS Jan Saint Erik WW Wendy Woods Marianne Duval, the deaf-mute LB Linda Boyce Madeleine (uncredited) Uta Erickson Uta Erickson Banana Woman (uncredited) Geri Miller Geri Miller Whipped Woman (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Nazis in France

The film dives into the dark occupation years, centering on the presence of a sadistic Nazi commandant in France.

Bistro Confessional

Much of the story unfolds as a memory, with Count Henri de Prave revisiting the very bistro where history changed course.

War-Exploitation Blend

Expect a mix of war drama and exploitation cinema, featuring adult content and moral ambiguity.

Female Nudity

The film is notable for its inclusion of female full frontal, rear, and general nudity, characteristic of its exploitation roots.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Torture Me, Kiss Me released? +

Torture Me, Kiss Me was released in 1970.

Who directed Torture Me, Kiss Me? +

Torture Me, Kiss Me was directed by David R. Friedberg.

How long is Torture Me, Kiss Me? +

Torture Me, Kiss Me has a runtime of 75 minutes.

What genre is Torture Me, Kiss Me? +

Torture Me, Kiss Me is a drama and war film.

Where can I watch Torture Me, Kiss Me? +

Torture Me, Kiss Me is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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