A nudie-cutie romp through the offbeat art scene of '60s Greenwich Village.
1,000 SHAPES OF A FEMALE
In colorful Greenwich Village, an art dealer asks some aspiring artists to create paintings of nudes inspired by the great masters for an exhibition he is curating.
Quick Answer
1,000 Shapes of a Female is a 1963 American comedy film directed by Barry Mahon about an art gallery owner who invites eccentric artists to create nude paintings for an exhibition, each using their own peculiar methods.
Programmer's Pick
Barry Mahon’s nudie-cutie comedy is less about high art and more about the hijinks of getting there. With models, artists, and a dash of exploitation, it’s a breezy stroll through Greenwich Village’s cheeky side—paintbrushes optional.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Barry Mahon
- Writer
- Sande N. Johnsen
- Release
- 1963
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Country
- United States of America
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- 1000 Shapes of a Female, Original title: 1, 000 Shapes of a Female
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Artists in the film use everything from their hair to their feet—and sometimes the models themselves—to paint nudes for a wild exhibition.
Experience the colorful and bohemian atmosphere of 1960s Greenwich Village’s art scene.
The film blends risqué humor with the era’s signature sexploitation style, delivering laughs alongside its nudie cutie elements.
A product of independent filmmaking, it offers a snapshot of how low-budget comedies poked fun at art-world pretensions.
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Questions from the Vault
When was 1,000 Shapes of a Female released? +
1,000 Shapes of a Female was released in 1963.
Who directed 1,000 Shapes of a Female? +
Barry Mahon directed 1,000 Shapes of a Female.
How long is 1,000 Shapes of a Female? +
1,000 Shapes of a Female has a runtime of 79 minutes.
What genre is 1,000 Shapes of a Female? +
1,000 Shapes of a Female is a comedy.
Where can I watch 1,000 Shapes of a Female? +
You can watch 1,000 Shapes of a Female on SassyFlix.
