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Drama Cult Classic

A young woman’s descent into Los Angeles’ surreal, sensual shadows.

THE BLUE HOUR

Tanya has this little problem... SUDDENLY IT'S YOURS!

1971 · 1h 22m · X · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A young girl with a shady past travels to Los Angeles and finds herself getting mixed up in the seedy and dark underbelly of the city.

Quick Answer

What is The Blue Hour about?

The Blue Hour is a 1971 American drama film directed by Sergei Goncharoff about Tanya, a young woman with a mysterious past who becomes ensnared in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles.

Programmer's Pick

Sergei Goncharoff’s The Blue Hour doesn’t just flirt with the surreal—it dives headfirst into a fever-dream LA of lust, madness, and fractured identity. If you like your sexploitation with a side of avant-garde editing and artful depravity, Tanya’s midnight odyssey should be your next stop.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

The Blue Hour follows Tanya, a young woman whose enigmatic background leads her to Los Angeles, where she quickly becomes entangled in the city’s sordid nightlife. As Tanya navigates her way through this seductive and dangerous landscape, she is confronted by an array of eccentric characters and unsettling situations. The film is notable for its striking visuals, surreal flourishes, and avant-garde editing that push it beyond the boundaries of typical late-period sexploitation. With a blend of eroticism, psychological intensity, and dreamlike sequences, The Blue Hour offers a provocative exploration of desire, identity, and the darker corners of the urban experience.

Details & Specs

Director
Sergei Goncharoff
Writers
Carl K. Hittleman, Ron Nicholas
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama

Why Cult

Surreal Sexploitation

The film blends explicit content with surreal and dreamlike sequences, pushing the boundaries of the erotic drama.

Avant-Garde Editing

Striking visuals and unconventional editing choices set this apart from typical genre fare.

Lost Masterpiece

Regarded as a hidden gem from the late period of American sexploitation cinema.

Noir Los Angeles

Tanya’s journey through the city’s seedy underbelly paints a grim, stylized portrait of LA.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Blue Hour released? +

The Blue Hour was released in 1971.

Who directed The Blue Hour? +

The Blue Hour was directed by Sergei Goncharoff.

How long is The Blue Hour? +

The Blue Hour has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is The Blue Hour? +

The Blue Hour is a drama film.

Where can I watch The Blue Hour? +

You can watch The Blue Hour on SassyFlix.

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