Mid-60s NYC proves perilous for one Ohio girl's big city dreams in this Doris Wishman roughie.
THE SEX PERILS OF PAULETTE
WHERE does it begin? ..The KICKS!.. The ORGIES! ..WHERE does it all end?
A young girl arrives in New York City from Ohio determined to make it in the big city, but circumstances result in her becoming a waitress, then a prostitute.
Quick Answer
The Sex Perils of Paulette is a 1965 American drama film directed by Doris Wishman about a young woman from Ohio whose hopes of making it in New York City lead her from waitressing to prostitution.
Programmer's Pick
Doris Wishman doesn’t sugarcoat Paulette’s journey from small-town hopeful to big city survivor. If you’re curious about the seedier side of 1960s exploitation cinema, this one walks the walk—bare feet and all.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Doris Wishman
- Writer
- Doris Wishman
- Release
- 1965
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Doris Wishman, one of exploitation cinema’s most prolific female directors, brings her distinctive touch to the film.
The film’s depiction of New York City captures the era’s rough edges and urban desperation.
At its heart is Paulette, a woman navigating the city’s dangers and temptations—a rarity for dramas of the period.
This is an early example of the 'roughie'—a subgenre blending exploitation themes with moral caution.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Sex Perils of Paulette released? +
The Sex Perils of Paulette was released in 1965.
Who directed The Sex Perils of Paulette? +
The Sex Perils of Paulette was directed by Doris Wishman.
How long is The Sex Perils of Paulette? +
The Sex Perils of Paulette has a runtime of 72 minutes.
What genre is The Sex Perils of Paulette? +
The Sex Perils of Paulette is a drama film.
Where can I watch The Sex Perils of Paulette? +
You can watch The Sex Perils of Paulette on SassyFlix.
