Pirates, abductions, and sadistic passions swirl in this X-rated adaptation of forbidden literature.
THE LUSTFUL TURK
The Monumental Achievement in Adult Motion Pictures!
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.
A reminder that Victorian pulp and '60s grindhouse were sometimes a match made in tawdry heaven.
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.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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.
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Why Cult
Drawn from scandalous 19th-century literature, this film dives into taboos with pirates, harems, and unfiltered passions.
X-rated and awash in nudity, sadism, and sexual power games, it's a template for late-'60s American sexploitation.
Expect pirates, abductions, a Bey's harem, and the twisted affections of captives and captors alike.
Rape, sadism, castration, and forbidden love are all part of this film’s bold, provocative content.
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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.
