Political ambition meets outrageous urges in Lucio Fulci's satirical Italian sex comedy.
THE EROTICIST
A senator vying for the Italian Presidency seeks to cure his penchant for sexual harassment, all while a cabal of politicians linked to the Vatican try to keep the story under wraps.
From the vault: proof that Lucio Fulci's mischief wasn’t limited to the horror aisle.
Lucio Fulci swaps gore for gropes in this politically incorrect romp through Vatican corridors and bedrooms alike. Only in Italian sex comedy can a senator's bottom-grabbing compulsion become a national crisis, with nuns, cardinals, and lace panties all in on the farce. Expect satire sharper than Fulci’s signature scalpels.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Eroticist is a 1972 French-Italian comedy film directed by Lucio Fulci about a senator who seeks help from the clergy to cure his compulsive sexual behavior as political figures attempt to cover up his antics.
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Writers
- Lucio Fulci, Sandro Continenza, Ottavio Jemma
- Release
- 1972
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Country
- France, Italy
- Language
- Italian, German, French
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- The Senator Likes Women, All'onorevole piacciono le donne, A su excelencia le gustan las mujeres, Obsédé malgré lui, The Senator Likes Women... Despite Appearances and Provided the Nation Doesn't Know, Original title: Nonostante le apparenze... e purchè la nazione non lo sappia... all'onorevole piacciono le donne
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film gleefully mixes Catholic iconography with raunchy humor, sending a senator's libido on a collision course with the clergy.
A cabal of politicians and Vatican officials scramble to contain a scandal, skewering Italian political life with irreverent wit.
Sultry nuns, convent settings, and suggestive habits bring a notorious subgenre's flavor to the mix.
Director Lucio Fulci, better known for horror, flexes a different muscle in this ribald and subversive comedy.
Questions from the Vault
What is The Eroticist about? +
The Eroticist is a 1972 French-Italian comedy directed by Lucio Fulci, following a senator's attempts to overcome his compulsive sexual urges while political and religious figures try to keep his scandal under wraps.
When was The Eroticist released? +
The Eroticist was released in 1972.
Who directed The Eroticist? +
The Eroticist was directed by Lucio Fulci.
How long is The Eroticist? +
The Eroticist has a runtime of 109 minutes.
What genre is The Eroticist? +
The Eroticist is a comedy film.
Where can I watch The Eroticist? +
The Eroticist is available to stream on SassyFlix.
