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A Venusian explorer lands in Soho and gets a crash course in Earth's erotic customs.

GIRL FROM STARSHIP VENUS

She landed on Earth to study mankind, but she’s about to get a crash course in human desire.

1975 · 1h 22m · R · Comedy / Horror / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

A young Venusian girl lands on Earth to explore the planet. She lands in Soho in London, UK where she has ample opportunities to research sex on Earth.

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What is Girl from Starship Venus about?

Girl from Starship Venus is a 1975 British comedy, horror, and science fiction film directed by Derek Ford about a Venusian explorer who adopts a human form to study Earth's sexual customs in Soho.

Programmer's Pick

Saucy, silly, and a little bit spaced out—this is what happens when a Venusian lands in the middle of Soho’s sex scene. Monika Ringwald’s explorer doesn’t just observe; she dives headfirst into the quirks and kinks of 1970s London, all under Derek Ford’s cheeky direction.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A Venusian explorer, curious about human behavior, lands in London’s Soho district and assumes the form of a young woman. She begins her research in a sauna, quickly realizing that Earthlings come in distinctly male and female varieties—a revelation amplified by her excursions into bookshops, sex cinemas, and photography studios. Navigating this vibrant and risqué urban landscape, she’s exposed to the full spectrum of human sexuality and the quirks of 1970s British culture. Along the way, she forms a connection with a young man, leading her to discover the pleasures of love and intimacy. "Girl from Starship Venus" serves up a blend of science fiction, sex comedy, and Euro-trash erotica, all filtered through the wide-eyed perspective of an alien outsider.

Details & Specs

Director: Derek Ford
Writer: Derek Ford
Release: 1975
Runtime: 1h 22m
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Also Known As: Diary of a Space Virgin, The Girl from Starship Venus, The Discoveries of a Virgin Beauty, I exerevnitria tou erota, Le sexe explose, Sexplosionen fra Venus, Original title: The Sexplorer

Why This Matters

This British sex comedy from Derek Ford is notable for having both a standard and a hardcore version produced, reflecting the period's practice of tailoring films for different international markets.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Derek Ford Writer: Derek Ford

Monika Ringwald Explorer

Mark Jones Lecher AG Andrew Grant Allan TK Tony Kenyon Man in Cinema DR David Rayner Photographer BS Beatrice Shaw Old Lady

Michael Cronin Doctor DC Dave Carter Inspector EB Elaine Baillie Sauna Manageress

Prudence Drage Sauna Attendant AD Anna Dawson Store Manageress TF Tanya Ferova Club Stripper JG Juliet Groves Ballet Dancer

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