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A desperate Italian newcomer plunges into the sleazy New York porn underworld of the late '70s.

BLUE NUDE

1978 · 01:31:00 · NR · Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

 

Rocco is a young Italian living in New York. He is desperate for a job and willing to do anything, including being in porn movies, just like his friend Lilly.

Quick Answer
What is Blue Nude about?

Blue Nude is a 1978 Italian crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Luigi Scattini and Giacomo Rossi Stuart about a young Italian man in New York who, in his search for work, becomes involved in the city's seedy pornographic industry.

Key Facts
Directors
Luigi Scattini, Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Writers
Luigi Scattini, Vittorio Schiraldi
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Nuda Prohibida, Mavi Çıplak, Original title:Blue Nude

The SassyFlix Take

Blue Nude doesn't just flirt with sleaze—it wallows in it, laying bare the grimy side of 1970s New York with an Italian's outsider desperation. With poliziottesco grit, taboo-shattering nudity, and a parade of adult industry archetypes, this is the kind of film that refuses to turn away when things get ugly—right down to the accidental killings and revenge-fueled vendettas.
From the Vault

Proof there’s always room in 1970s New York for another desperate Italian with questionable job prospects.

Why Cult

Sleazy Poliziottesco

This is Italian crime cinema with a distinctly sleazy New York porn milieu, crossing unfiltered Euro exploitation with American grit.

Porno Underworld Setting

The film immerses you in the ruthless and desperate world of 1970s New York pornographers, with characters willing to do anything for survival.

Taboo-Shattering Nudity

Male and female nudity, including full frontal and simulated sex acts, push boundaries uncommon for even European genre cinema of its day.

Revenge and Tragedy

Loss, violence, and vendetta run through the narrative, including accidental killings and deaths during sex—no one is really safe here.

About This Film

Obscure, sleazy and laid back picture about a young man being dragged down into the seedy and ruthless underbelly of 70s New York pornographers.

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Murder Female Rear Nudity Female Topless Nudity Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Violence Female Frontal Nudity Death Revenge Rape Police Male Nudity Doctor Shot To Death Fight

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Nude about? +

Blue Nude follows a young Italian man in New York who, driven by unemployment and desperation, becomes involved in the city’s seedy pornographic underworld.

When was Blue Nude released? +

Blue Nude was released in 1978.

Who directed Blue Nude? +

Blue Nude was directed by Luigi Scattini and Giacomo Rossi Stuart.

How long is Blue Nude? +

Blue Nude has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is Blue Nude? +

Blue Nude is a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Blue Nude? +

Blue Nude is available to stream on SassyFlix.