Venus in Furs

Nov 25, 1969

1h 27m

★ 5.0

The coat that covered paradise, uncovered hell!

Overview

Based on the infamous novel by Leopold Sacher-Masoch this fine film follows the perverted passions of a young couple as Severin watches the beautiful Wanda writhing naked amongst furs. His disturbing peeping tomism triggers off a whirlpool of emotions due to a childhood episode which punishes voyeurism with pain.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Roxy Films

VIP Productions Ltd.

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Cast

Wanda von Dunajew

Laura Antonelli

Severin

Régis Vallée

Blond Maid Gracia

Renate Kasché

Andreimis - Young Fisherman

Werner Pochath

Helga Witte

Mady Rahl

Heshwan - Horse Breeder

Wolf Ackva

Psychiatrist

Peter Heeg

Brunette Maid

Josil Raquel

Painter (uncredited)

Michael Kroll

Gardener (uncredited)

Fred Newman

Bruno

Loren Ewing

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