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An island caretaker unravels a family's twisted passions and perilous secrets.

THE HOT NIGHTS OF LINDA

1975 · 1h 20m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A wealthy father hires a young woman in need of a job to take care of his depressed and paralysed daughter, as well as his lonely, sensuous but adopted daughter.

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What is The Hot Nights of Linda about?

The Hot Nights of Linda is a 1975 French-Italian drama film directed by Jesús Franco about a young woman hired to care for an elderly man on a Greek island, only to discover his daughters' dangerous and seductive behaviors.

Programmer's Pick

Jesús Franco cranks up the heat and the taboo meter in this sultry Euro-drama, where an island retreat quickly devolves into a playground for forbidden desires. Come for the coastal scenery, stay for the parade of provocations only Franco could orchestrate.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A young woman, desperate for work, accepts a job caring for a wealthy father's troubled daughters on a remote Greek island. Upon arrival, she is warned of the daughters' malicious tendencies. As she settles into the household, she encounters a web of intense desires and dysfunctional relationships, particularly the relentless advances of a nymphomaniac daughter who seduces nearly everyone, including her own paralyzed sister. The film sets an atmosphere of isolation, psychological tension, and escalating erotic intrigue, drawing viewers into a world where familial bonds and boundaries blur. Expect an exploration of taboo and temptation, as each character’s motives slowly come to light.

Details & Specs

Director
Jesús Franco
Writers
Jesús Franco, Nicole Guettard
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
France, Italy
Language
French
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Qui a violé Linda?, Linda, i gymni eromeni, La felicità nel peccato, But Who Raped Linda?, The Hot Nights of Linda, As Noites Quentes de Linda, Original title: Les nuits brûlantes de Linda

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jesús Franco Writers: Jesús Franco +1 more
Alice Arno Alice Arno Marie-France Bertrand Paul Müller Paul Müller Mr. Steiner PT Pierre Taylou Abdul Lina Romay Lina Romay Olivia Steiner JH James Harris Lorna's Lover CL Catherine Lafferière Photojournalist Monica Swinn Monica Swinn Lorna Steiner AB Angelo Bassi The Inspector Richard Bigotini Richard Bigotini Head of Agency (as Richard De Conninck) Jesús Franco Jesús Franco Dr. Roberts (as Jess Franck) Raymond Hardy Raymond Hardy Head of Agency Verónica Llimerá Verónica Llimerá Linda Steiner JM Joseph Mattei

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Why Cult

Island Seclusion

The drama unfolds on an isolated Greek island, adding an air of claustrophobia and allure to the tangled family dynamics.

Taboo Family Intrigue

Incestuous relationships and sexual obsession create a volatile mix, as the hired caretaker uncovers the household’s most intimate secrets.

Sexploitation Auteur

Jesús Franco’s signature style of erotic drama and boundary-pushing content is on full display, with scenes that challenge and provoke.

Nymphomaniac Chaos

A dangerously seductive daughter unsettles the household, ensuring the caretaker's stay is anything but routine.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Hot Nights of Linda released? +

The Hot Nights of Linda was released in 1975.

Who directed The Hot Nights of Linda? +

The Hot Nights of Linda was directed by Jesús Franco.

How long is The Hot Nights of Linda? +

The Hot Nights of Linda has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is The Hot Nights of Linda? +

The Hot Nights of Linda is a drama film.

Where can I watch The Hot Nights of Linda? +

The Hot Nights of Linda is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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