A struggling Italian drifter slips into the gritty underworld of 1970s New York pornographers.
BLUE NUDE
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
Blue Nude is a 1978 Italian crime drama thriller directed by Luigi Scattini and Giacomo Rossi Stuart about a young man who, desperate for work, becomes involved with the seedy New York pornography scene.
Programmer's Pick
Blue Nude is for sleaze connoisseurs who like their crime dramas extra dirty, with a heavy dose of 70s Manhattan grime and Euro sensibility. Come for the poliziottesco attitude, stay for the unapologetic parade of bare bodies and moral gray zones.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The film sets its action in the ruthless and gritty underbelly of 1970s New York pornographers, giving viewers an unvarnished look at the era's urban sleaze.
This is a rare example of North American-set poliziottesco, blending Italian crime film motifs with the world of New York adult entertainment.
Blue Nude doesn't shy away from male and female nudity, offering an unusually frank, gender-balanced parade of flesh and sexuality.
Rocco's willingness to do anything for a job—no matter how degrading—anchors a story about survival and loss of innocence.
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Questions from the Vault
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.
