Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, an Italian actress, made her mark in the 1970s with a series of roles that defined the era's cult cinema. She appears as the titular character in Emanuelle and Francoise (1975), a film that blends eroticism with drama, and showcases her ability to navigate complex narratives. In Salon Kitty (1976), she plays a pivotal role in a story set against the backdrop of World War II, further establishing her presence in the genre. Riuzzi's performances in these films contribute to the rich tapestry of exploitation cinema, making her a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
Emanuelle and Francoise
This is one of the more bizarre entries in the Emanuelle series, playing more like a sex-themed giallo. Emanuelle (Lindt) is out to avenge her sister (Gori), who committed suicide after escaping from her sadistic lover Carlo (Eastman). So she chains him up in her basement, drugs him, and forces him to watch her having sex. Carlo starts hallucinating all kinds of bloody horrors and cannibalistic doings, so he decides he has to break free and kill Emanuelle. In this (Reportedly a remake of a Greek film of the 60s) Joe D’Amato guilty pleasure, goes a beautiful mature agent woman Emanuelle (Rosemarie Lindt – exploiting only the famous name) making a plan against an evil, giant playboy (Habitual George Estman) for murder her sister Françoise of solitude. Is undeniably kinky and trashy, but the music, the photograpahy (Of D’Amato itself) and the composition makes more than worthwhile and it really works! Still, be sure this is not for every taste … Is a D’Amato film, and one of his best.
