Drama Cult Classic

Pirates, abductions, and sadistic passions swirl in this X-rated adaptation of forbidden literature.

THE LUSTFUL TURK

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1968 · 01:16:00 · X · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

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.

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Quick Answer

What is The Lustful Turk about?

The Lustful Turk is a 1968 American drama and romance film directed by Byron Mabe about Englishwomen abducted by pirates and subjected to the sadistic whims of the Bey of Algiers.

Key Facts

Director: Byron Mabe
Release: 1968
Runtime: 1h 16m
Country: United States of America
Genres: Drama, Romance

The SassyFlix Take

With its X rating and a plot dripping in abduction, sadism, and forbidden desire, The Lustful Turk sails straight into the lurid waters of softcore exploitation. Byron Mabe adapts Victorian erotica with pirates, eunuchs, and more than a few scenes that would make the censors blush. If you crave your costume drama with a heavy dose of scandal, this ship is ready to set sail.

From the Vault

A reminder that Victorian pulp and '60s grindhouse were sometimes a match made in tawdry heaven.

Why Cult

Victorian Erotica Adaptation

Drawn from scandalous 19th-century literature, this film dives into taboos with pirates, harems, and unfiltered passions.

Softcore Exploitation

X-rated and awash in nudity, sadism, and sexual power games, it's a template for late-'60s American sexploitation.

Pirate & Harem Melodrama

Expect pirates, abductions, a Bey's harem, and the twisted affections of captives and captors alike.

Taboo Themes

Rape, sadism, castration, and forbidden love are all part of this film’s bold, provocative content.

About This Film

Two Englishwomen, Emily Barlow and her servant Eliza Gibbs, are abducted by an Algerian pirate while en route to India and made a gift to the Bey of Algiers. Ali, the Bey, treats the women sadistically, beating and raping them. Eliza is lent to Ali's brutal friend, Muzra, but he returns her when she stabs him. Sylvia, sister of Emily's fiancé, while on a visit to southern France, is kidnaped by Turks and given to Ali. After a month, all three women have fallen in love with the lustful pirate, but Zella, one of Ali's former concubines, castrates him and he frees the Englishwomen, realizing he can no longer provide them with pleasure.

Film Details

Director Byron Mabe

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Independent Film Sex Scene Rape Softcore Sadism Kidnapping Based On Novel Female Star Appears Nude Abduction Women Narration Pirate Slave Girl Pirate Ship Eunuch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lustful Turk about? +

The Lustful Turk follows two Englishwomen and their servant who are kidnapped by pirates, sold to an Arab sheik, and become entangled in a web of sadistic passions and shifting affections.

When was The Lustful Turk released? +

The Lustful Turk was released in 1968.

Who directed The Lustful Turk? +

Byron Mabe directed The Lustful Turk.

How long is The Lustful Turk? +

The Lustful Turk runs for 76 minutes.

What genre is The Lustful Turk? +

The Lustful Turk is a drama and romance film.

Where can I watch The Lustful Turk? +

The Lustful Turk is available to stream on SassyFlix.