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London’s diplomatic circles get a racy shakeup when Emmannuelle takes her pleasures public.

CARRY ON EMMANNUELLE

Diplomacy has never required so many bedroom negotiations.

1978 · 1h 28m · R · Comedy / Romance · IMDB TMDB

The French ambassador’s neglected wife arrives in London and begins seducing her way through diplomats, servants, officials, and strangers while her husband desperately avoids joining the fun.

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What is Carry On Emmannuelle about?

Carry On Emmannuelle is a 1978 British comedy and romance film directed by Gerald Thomas about the French ambassador’s neglected wife who embarks on a spree of seduction across London’s diplomatic elite.

Programmer's Pick

Only in the Carry On universe could diplomatic immunity be tested by a transparent dress and a butler with nerves of steel. Suzanne Danielle’s Emmannuelle is as relentless as the film’s innuendos—London’s upper crust never stood a chance.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Emmannuelle Prevert, the uninhibited wife of the French ambassador, isn’t content to play the part of the dutiful spouse in London’s stuffy diplomatic scene. She kicks off her escapades mid-flight by seducing a nervous passenger, then returns home only to catch her household staff off guard—minus her dress, left behind on Concorde. With an entourage of diplomats, butlers, and chauffeurs circling her, Emmannuelle’s relentless pursuit of pleasure brings chaos and comic scandal to the ambassadorial residence. This farcical erotic comedy pokes fun at British propriety and international relations with a parade of saucy encounters, eccentric characters, and unapologetic bedroom antics.

Details & Specs

Director
Gerald Thomas
Writer
Lance Peters
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Also Known As
Ist ja irre - Mach' weiter, Emmanuelle

Why This Matters

As the penultimate entry in the long-running Carry On series, this film marked a stylistic shift towards more explicit content, parodied the popular Emmanuelle films, and featured the final appearances of several series regulars.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Gerald Thomas Writer: Lance Peters
Suzanne Danielle Suzanne Danielle Emmannuelle Prevert Kenneth Williams Kenneth Williams Emile Prevert Kenneth Connor Kenneth Connor Leyland Joan Sims Joan Sims Mrs. Dangle Jack Douglas Jack Douglas Lyons Peter Butterworth Peter Butterworth Richmond Larry Dann Larry Dann Theodore Valentine Beryl Reid Beryl Reid Mrs. Valentine Henry McGee Henry McGee Harold Hump Victor Maddern Victor Maddern Man in Launderette MW Merlin Ward Dandy DS Dino Shafeek Immigration Officer Eric Barker Eric Barker Field Marshal Hune Joan Benham Joan Benham Cynical Lady JF James Fagan Concorde Steward MJ Malcolm Johns Sentry Albert Moses Albert Moses Doctor Robert Dorning Robert Dorning The Prime Minister Steve Plytas Steve Plytas Arabian Official Michael Nightingale Michael Nightingale Police Commissioner CD Claire Davenport Blonde in Pub Bruce Boa Bruce Boa U.S. Ambassador Llewellyn Rees Llewellyn Rees Lord Chief Justice JL Jack Lynn Admiral Sir John Hardiner Norman Mitchell Norman Mitchell Drunken Husband Tricia Newby Tricia Newby Surgery Nurse DB Deborah Brayshaw French Buxom Blonde JC John Carlin French Parson LB Louise Burton Girl at Zoo JH John Hallet Substitute Football Player Gertan Klauber Gertan Klauber German Soldier Susanna East Susanna East Colette HN Howard Nelson Harry Hernia BW Bruce Wyllie Football Referee MM Marianne Maskell Maternity Nurse PC Philip Clifton Injured Footballer SM Stanley McGeagh Fleet Street Journalist CW Corbet Woodall I.T.N. Newscaster NW Neville Ware Second Reporter NW Nick White Booked Footballer TB Tim Brinton BBC Newscaster BH Bill Hutchinson First Reporter JN Jane Norman Third Reporter LA Lewis Alexander Airport Commuter (uncredited) JA Jack Armstrong Plane Passenger (uncredited) WB Willy Bowman Football Fan (uncredited) IB Ishaq Bux Plane Passenger (uncredited) Tony Clarkin Tony Clarkin Newspaper Reporter (uncredited) JC John Clifford Plane Passenger (uncredited) SE Shirley English Football Fan (uncredited) CF Chick Fowles Man in Pub (uncredited) EF Edward Fowles Man in Pub (uncredited) Alan Harris Alan Harris Airport Commuter (uncredited) PH Paul Heasman Football Fan (uncredited) RH Renee Heimer Dinner Guest (uncredited) WH Walter Henry Customs Officer (uncredited) BH Barrie Holland V.I.P. (uncredited) KL Kenneth Lawrie Referee (uncredited) AL Aileen Lewis Dinner Guest (uncredited) RM Reuben Martin Gorilla (uncredited) NM Nigel Miles-Thomas Footballer (uncredited) JM John More Plane Passenger (uncredited) RG Ralph G. Morse Football Fan (uncredited) TM Terence Mustoo Footballer (uncredited) MN Maureen Nelson Reporter (uncredited) RN Ronald Nunnery Football Fan (uncredited) Gerald Paris Gerald Paris Football Fan (uncredited) JP James Payne Man in Pub (uncredited) HR Henry Roberts Man in Pub (uncredited) LR Laurie Rose Football Fan (uncredited) Pat Ryan Pat Ryan FIFA Official / Football Fan (uncredited) RS Robert Smythe Police Constable (uncredited) RT Reg Thomason Man in Pub (uncredited) RT Rita Tobin-Weske Woman in Pub (uncredited) CT Cy Town Football Fan (uncredited) HV Harry Van Engel Sleeping Plane Passenger (uncredited) RV Robert van Kaphengst Man in Launderette (uncredited) JW June West Woman in Launderette (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Carry On Parody

This film lampoons the steamy Emmanuelle series with the irreverence of the classic Carry On troupe.

Saucy British Farce

Expect wild bedroom antics, extramarital affairs, and a parade of comic situations set in London’s diplomatic circles.

Eccentric Household Cast

The ambassador’s residence is packed with butlers, housekeepers, chauffeurs, and a boot-boy who all get caught up in Emmannuelle’s escapades.

1970s British Cult Curio

A late entry in the Carry On series, this film is an unapologetic product of its era—complete with skydiving, Concorde, and plenty of risqué gags.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Carry On Emmannuelle released? +

Carry On Emmannuelle was released in 1978.

Who directed Carry On Emmannuelle? +

Carry On Emmannuelle was directed by Gerald Thomas.

How long is Carry On Emmannuelle? +

Carry On Emmannuelle has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Carry On Emmannuelle? +

Carry On Emmannuelle is a comedy and romance film.

Where can I watch Carry On Emmannuelle? +

You can watch Carry On Emmannuelle on SassyFlix.

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