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Hollywood desire, tangled loyalties, and taboo temptations simmer in late-60s Los Angeles.

TWO ROSES AND A GOLDEN ROD

Where the elite play, the rules of love fade away.

1969 · 1h 23m · R · Comedy / Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

In this steamy morality play, a Hollywood screenwriter lusts after his beautiful 16-year-old daughter, who reciprocates his feelings, while his wife finds herself torn between her spouse and her lesbian inclinations.

Quick Answer

What is Two Roses and a Golden Rod about?

Two Roses and a Golden Rod is a 1969 American comedy-drama-romance film directed by Albert Zugsmith about a Hollywood screenwriter, his complex marriage, and the dangerous allure within his own family.

Programmer's Pick

Albert Zugsmith delivers a steamy, boundary-pushing morality play that doesn’t shy away from its thorny subject matter. If your taste runs to sexploitation with a satirical Hollywood twist, this is one garden of forbidden fruit. Just don’t expect wholesome family values—unless your family is truly dysfunctional.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in 1972 Los Angeles, Two Roses and a Golden Rod follows Billy Waters, a film screenwriter living in Hollywood with his British actress wife Sheree and their teenage daughter Junior. The household is a powder keg of sexual tension and conflicting desires: Billy is beleaguered by his demanding wife, while Sheree’s relationship with Junior is fraught with constant arguments. Amid this dysfunction, Junior openly flirts with her father, testing the boundaries of familial propriety. Their neighbor Lou Jean is drawn to both Billy and Sheree, adding another layer of longing and jealousy. With Hollywood glamour masking domestic unrest, the film explores themes of desire, temptation, and the perilous lines between love and taboo.

Details & Specs

Director
Albert Zugsmith
Writer
Albert Zugsmith
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 23m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Ménage à trois, Two Girls and a Golden Rod, Naked Under Satin, Üclü Iliski

Why This Matters

Directed by Albert Zugsmith, this 1969 erotic film represents the director's foray into pornographic cinema, centering on the sexual dynamics of a Hollywood family during a period of changing attitudes toward sexuality in film.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Albert Zugsmith Writer: Albert Zugsmith

Why Cult

Taboo Attraction

Father-daughter flirtation and forbidden desire set the tone for this controversial Hollywood tale.

Hollywood Backdrop

The glitz and dysfunction of 1972 Los Angeles provide a fittingly decadent setting for the film’s tangled relationships.

Female Sexual Agency

Women in the film—wife, daughter, and neighbor—actively navigate their own desires and rivalries.

Sexploitation Edge

Expect explicit content and provocative situations that push the boundaries of late-60s erotic cinema.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Two Roses and a Golden Rod released? +

Two Roses and a Golden Rod was released in 1969.

Who directed Two Roses and a Golden Rod? +

Albert Zugsmith directed Two Roses and a Golden Rod.

How long is Two Roses and a Golden Rod? +

Two Roses and a Golden Rod has a runtime of 83 minutes.

What genre is Two Roses and a Golden Rod? +

Two Roses and a Golden Rod is a comedy, drama, and romance film.

Where can I watch Two Roses and a Golden Rod? +

You can watch Two Roses and a Golden Rod on SassyFlix.

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