Gianni Macchia, an Italian actor, made his mark in the 1970s with roles that embody the provocative spirit of cult cinema. He appears in Emanuelle Around the World (1977), where he navigates the erotic escapades of the iconic character, and When Love Is Lust (1973), showcasing his ability to blend charm with the edgy narratives of exploitation films. Macchia's contributions to films like A Girl Called Jules (1970) and Morbosità (1974) further solidify his presence in the realm of giallo and erotic thrillers, making him a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
Morbosità
After her younger sister is raped by powerful city officials, Julia uses the sexual assault as blackmail in this morbidly dark exploitation thriller. Eva Cemerys is the stone-cold Julia, a woman who will do anything - including sexual favors - to elevate the status of her struggling architect boyfriend, Alessandro, in the eyes of the local politicians. She finds the perfect opportunity for a successful blackmail scheme when these officials get drunk at a party and rape her kid sister.