A suburban wife’s literary ambitions spiral into erotic self-discovery beneath the palms.
DESIRE UNDER THE PALMS
Her stories lacked spice, so she went to South Florida to find it.
Betty is a failed writer of erotica who unleashes her hidden lesbian desires after she discovers some salacious men’s magazines.
Quick Answer
Desire Under The Palms is a 1968 American drama film directed by Joseph W. Sarno about a bored suburban wife whose attempt to write erotic material leads her into uncharted territory of personal and sexual exploration.
Programmer's Pick
Joseph W. Sarno delivers a sun-drenched lesson in libidinous liberation, where neglected housewives and literary ambition collide with the fleshier side of suburban ennui. If erotic daydreams and unfulfilled desires are your cinematic bread and butter, Sarno’s world is ready to serve.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Joseph W. Sarno
- Release
- 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Genres
- Drama
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Watch a frustrated writer get hands-on with her research, blurring the lines between fiction and personal experience.
Joseph W. Sarno brings his signature touch to suburban lust and sexual dissatisfaction, wrapped in 1960s aesthetics.
The film centers on a woman's journey from neglected spouse to self-discovery through erotic exploration.
Expect nudity, taboo-busting themes, and a candid look at desire in the pre-hardcore era of exploitation cinema.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Desire Under The Palms released? +
Desire Under The Palms was released in 1968.
Who directed Desire Under The Palms? +
Joseph W. Sarno directed Desire Under The Palms.
How long is Desire Under The Palms? +
Desire Under The Palms has a runtime of 81 minutes.
What genre is Desire Under The Palms? +
Desire Under The Palms is a drama film.
Where can I watch Desire Under The Palms? +
You can watch Desire Under The Palms on SassyFlix.
