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A writer's obsession with De Sade turns dangerous in this American sexploitation descent.

I, MARQUIS DE SADE

One of the Strangest Films You'll Ever See

1967 · 1h 13m · NR · Drama / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Tale of a writer, obsessed with the Marquis De Sade, who begins to live out De Sade's violent sexual fantasies.

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What is I, Marquis De Sade about?

I, Marquis De Sade is a 1967 American drama, horror, and thriller film directed by Richard Hilliard about a writer who becomes obsessed with the Marquis De Sade and begins to enact De Sade's violent sexual fantasies.

Programmer's Pick

This is sexploitation with literary ambitions and a taste for the taboo—think pulp paperback with a psychotronic pulse. Babette Bardot brings the tease, but it's the Marquis's shadow that truly dominates every feverish frame.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

I, Marquis De Sade plunges into the fevered mind of a writer whose fixation on the notorious Marquis De Sade blurs the line between fantasy and reality. As his obsession deepens, he attempts to live out the violent sexual scenarios that once only existed on the page, dragging others into his delusional world. The film stars Babette Bardot, known for her work in Russ Meyer's MONDO TOPLESS, alongside a cast of alluring co-stars. Audiences can expect a heady mix of eroticism, delusion, and psychotronic spectacle, all wrapped in the transgressive spirit of late-1960s American sexploitation cinema. It's a provocative blend of drama, horror, and thriller elements, marked by explicit themes and a decadent aesthetic.

Details & Specs

Director
Richard Hilliard
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 13m
Country
United States of America
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller

Cast & Crew

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Director: Richard Hilliard
SP Sheldon Pearson CE Cindy Ellis HS Holly Saunders JL Jennie Lee BB Babette Bardot

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Why Cult

Marquis De Sade Obsession

The film explores the dangerous allure of De Sade’s philosophies through the eyes of a delusional writer.

Babette Bardot Appearance

Featuring Babette Bardot, famed for MONDO TOPLESS, lending glamour and notoriety to the cast.

Psychotronic Sexploitation

A classic entry in the American sexploitation and psychotronic film traditions, loaded with nudity and taboo themes.

Lesbian & Softcore Elements

Themes of lesbianism and explicit softcore sequences make this a boundary-pushing product of its era.

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Questions from the Vault

When was I, Marquis De Sade released? +

I, Marquis De Sade was released in 1967.

Who directed I, Marquis De Sade? +

Richard Hilliard directed I, Marquis De Sade.

How long is I, Marquis De Sade? +

I, Marquis De Sade has a runtime of 73 minutes.

What genre is I, Marquis De Sade? +

I, Marquis De Sade is a drama, horror, and thriller film.

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