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When rival madames bet on seduction, even a wine seller gets in on the games.

GAMES THAT LOVERS PLAY

1971 · 1h 31m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Notorious prostitutes Fanny Hill and Lady Chatterley are faced with the challenge of seducing the seemingly impossible as the two rival brothel madames bet on who has the sexiest girls.

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What is Games That Lovers Play about?

Games That Lovers Play is a 1971 British comedy directed by Malcolm Leigh about two rival brothel madames who wager on whose girl is the most seductive, leading to a series of risqué encounters.

Programmer's Pick

That’s Joanna Lumley as Fanny Hill, swapping Avengers leather for silk stockings in a delightfully cheeky role. Expect British sex comedy at its most flamboyant, with bets, brothels, and bawdy games in full swing.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In 1920s London, two rival brothel madames—Mrs Hill and Lady Evelyn Chatterley—find themselves locked in a playful but provocative wager over whose girls possess the most seductive talents. Mrs. Hill’s Fanny Hill (Joanna Lumley) and Lady Evelyn’s Constance Chatterley (Penny Brahms) each attempt to prove their prowess, with Fanny aiming to charm a portly bishop and Constance pursuing a liaison with a drag queen. When their seductive escapades don’t yield a clear winner, the madames leave fate to chance, selecting a random name from the phone book—landing a staid wine seller in a world of sensual competition. The film unfolds as a cheeky sex comedy, replete with British wit, playful eroticism, and a parade of eccentric characters.

Details & Specs

Director
Malcolm Leigh
Writer
Malcolm Leigh
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Lady Chatterly Versus Fanny Hill, Juego de amantes, Lady Chatterly vs. Fanny Hill, Two Girls, Original title: Games That Lovers Play

Why This Matters

This British comedy is notable for its playful appropriation of two infamous erotic literary figures, Fanny Hill and Lady Chatterley, whose names and cultural associations are used for comedic effect despite the plot being unrelated to their original stories.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Malcolm Leigh Writer: Malcolm Leigh
Joanna Lumley Joanna Lumley Fanny Hill Penny Brahms Penny Brahms Constance Chatterley Jeremy Lloyd Jeremy Lloyd Jonathan Chatterley Richard Wattis Richard Wattis Mr. Lothran Diane Hart Diane Hart Mrs. Hill NM Nan Munro Lady Evelyn CC Charles Cullum Charles JP June Palmer Girl in Steam Room George Belbin George Belbin Maj. Thrumper SA Sydney Arnold Butler Harold Bennett Harold Bennett Old Photographer LF Leda Felice Gillian JG John Gatrell Bishop FD Frank Dreycott Gardener RS Roy Stewart Mr. Howanda GA Graham Armitage Mr. Adams

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Why Cult

British Sex Comedy

This film revels in the saucy, innuendo-laden tradition of early '70s UK sexploitation, complete with playful rivalries and risqué wagers.

Joanna Lumley in Silk Stockings

Long before Absolutely Fabulous, Joanna Lumley takes the lead as Fanny Hill, putting her comic sensibilities and period costumes to good use.

Brothel Antics and Bets

Two madames, one salacious wager, and a cast of colorful seductresses keep the games lively and unpredictable.

Quirky 1920s London Setting

The film's playful take on 1920s London adds a layer of period charm to the parade of corsets, bishops, and chance encounters.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Games That Lovers Play released? +

Games That Lovers Play was released in 1971.

Who directed Games That Lovers Play? +

Games That Lovers Play was directed by Malcolm Leigh.

How long is Games That Lovers Play? +

Games That Lovers Play has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is Games That Lovers Play? +

Games That Lovers Play is a comedy.

Where can I watch Games That Lovers Play? +

Games That Lovers Play is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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