Kidnapped Englishwomen navigate desire and danger in the harem of a ruthless Bey.
THE LUSTFUL TURK
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Two English women and their female servant are kidnapped by pirates and sold to an Arab sheik. However, they all fall for the captain of the pirate ship that captured them.
Quick Answer
The Lustful Turk is a 1968 American drama and romance film directed by Byron Mabe about two Englishwomen abducted by pirates and given to the sadistic Bey of Algiers.
Programmer's Pick
This one's straight from the fevered pages of Victorian erotica, reimagined through late-'60s American exploitation. If kidnapped Englishwomen, lusty pirates, and opulent yet brutal harems are your cup of scandalous tea, consider your passport stamped.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Based on a notorious 19th-century novel, the film reworks taboo themes for the swinging '60s underground.
The opulent yet perilous world of the Bey's harem provides the film's lush and dangerous backdrop.
Expect explicit scenes, nudity, and boundary-pushing content characteristic of X-rated late-'60s exploitation cinema.
Eliza's act of stabbing her captor stands out as a moment of resistance amid the film's pervasive domination.
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When was The Lustful Turk released? +
The Lustful Turk was released in 1968.
Who directed The Lustful Turk? +
The Lustful Turk was directed by Byron Mabe.
How long is The Lustful Turk? +
The Lustful Turk has a runtime of 76 minutes.
What genre is The Lustful Turk? +
The Lustful Turk is a drama and romance film.
Where can I watch The Lustful Turk? +
You can watch The Lustful Turk on SassyFlix.
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