Born in New York in 1930, Barbara Sommers carved her niche in the world of cult cinema with her roles in What's New Pussycat? (1965) and Sins of the Flesh (1974). Her performances reflect the bold and provocative spirit of the 1960s and 70s, an era that embraced the unconventional. In Sins of the Flesh, she navigates the complex themes of desire and morality, while What's New Pussycat? showcases her comedic timing amidst a star-studded cast. Sommers' contributions to these films underscore her significance within the landscape of exploitation and erotic thrillers.
Sins of the Flesh
Benoît Landrieux, the idle and depraved son of a rich industrialist has two chance encounters on the same day that will change his life forever - Jean-Pierre, a young tearaway who is trying to steal his car, and Isabelle, 20 years old, whom he saves from being raped by her stepfather. Benoît is a coward and a voyeur who gets his kicks from watching other couples make out. He cajoles his two new companions to attempt what he has never dared do - rob the safe in his father's factory, seduce his stepmother to blackmail her for money and finally go so far as committing murder. Thus begins a wild ride that takes them to the very edge of madness.
