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A web of obsession and deceit unravels after a woman's fatal plunge from a cliff.

TENDER AND PERVERSE EMMANUELLE

1973 · 01:32:00 · NR · Drama / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

After his wife, a concert pianist, is found murdered a wealthy man is suspected of her murder. But as more suspects begin to pile up this mystery might take it's toll on more than one participant.

Quick Answer
What is Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle about?

Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle is a 1973 French drama, mystery, and thriller film directed by Jesús Franco about a complicated investigation into a young woman's suicide, which exposes a tangle of lovers and suspects.

Key Facts
Director
Jesús Franco
Writer
Jesús Franco
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
France
Language
French
Also Known As
Des frissons sur la peau, Le chemin solitaire, Perverse Emanuelle, Perverse Emmanuelle, Tendre et perverse Emanuelle (original title)

The SassyFlix Take

Jesús Franco stirs up a sultry continental cocktail of lust, suspicion, and psychological intrigue. With a dead concert pianist, pansexual entanglements, and a mounting list of suspects, this is Euro-mystery in full fever dream mode—Franco style.
From the Vault

Jesús Franco never met a tangled web—or a steamy suspect list—he couldn’t make stranger.

Why Cult

Franco Mystery

Directed by Jesús Franco, this film dives deep into the director's signature blend of eroticism and intrigue, twisting the whodunit formula.

Pansexual Intrigue

The investigation uncovers a complex web of lovers of both sexes, adding layers of taboo and tension to the classic murder mystery.

Euro Cast

The cast includes Lina Romay, Alice Arno, and Jack Taylor, bringing familiar faces from the Euro-cult cinema underground.

Cliffside Secrets

A young woman's plunge from a cliff is just the beginning—each revelation pushes the investigation into stranger, darker territory.

About This Film

The investigation into the suicide of a young woman found dead at the bottom of a cliff uncovers many lovers of both sexes, including her Brother's sister and her psychiatrist, a weird tale of absolute power and love.

Film Details

Director Jesús Franco
Writer Jesús Franco

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle about? +

Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle follows the investigation into a young woman's suicide, revealing numerous lovers and suspects in a tale of power and love.

When was Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle released? +

Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle was released in 1973.

Who directed Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle? +

Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle was directed by Jesús Franco.

How long is Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle? +

Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle? +

Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle is a drama, mystery, and thriller.