Viva

Mar 7, 2008

2h 0m

★ 5.1

They were housewives seeking kicks, in a world of swingers, orgies, booze and sin that was the sexual revolution!

Overview

Abandoned by her husband, Barbi is dragged into trouble by her girlfriend, who spouts women's lib as she gets Barbi to discard her bra and go out on the town. Barbi becomes a Red Riding Hood in a sea of wolves, and quickly learns a lot more than she wanted to about nudist camps, the hippie scene, orgies, bisexuality, sadism, drugs, and bohemia.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Anna Biller Productions

Viva Trailers

Cast

Barbi/Viva

Anna Biller

Mark

Jared Sanford

Sheila

Bridget Brno

Rick

Chad England

Sherman

Barry Morse

Clyde

Marcus DeAnda

Arthur

John Klemantaski

Elmer

Paolo Davanzo

Miss Marker

Veronica Alicino

Mr. Humphrey

Sam Bologna

Mrs. James

Carole Balkan

Agnes

Robbin Ryan

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