A web of obsession and deceit unravels after a woman's fatal plunge from a cliff.
TENDER AND PERVERSE EMMANUELLE
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.
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.
The SassyFlix Take
Jesús Franco never met a tangled web—or a steamy suspect list—he couldn’t make stranger.
Why Cult
Directed by Jesús Franco, this film dives deep into the director's signature blend of eroticism and intrigue, twisting the whodunit formula.
The investigation uncovers a complex web of lovers of both sexes, adding layers of taboo and tension to the classic murder mystery.
The cast includes Lina Romay, Alice Arno, and Jack Taylor, bringing familiar faces from the Euro-cult cinema underground.
A young woman's plunge from a cliff is just the beginning—each revelation pushes the investigation into stranger, darker territory.
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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.