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Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

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Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

"Nothing is wrong if it feels good"

1975

1h 31m

5.6(173 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Emmanuelle returns to her husband in Hong Kong and proceeds to have several extramarital affairs -- with his knowledge, of course. Her husband's lover and American guest are both very puzzled by their openness.

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Starring

Sylvia Kristel

Sylvia Kristel

Emmanuelle

Umberto Orsini

Umberto Orsini

Jean

Frédéric Lagache

Christopher

Catherine Rivet

Catherine Rivet

Anna-Maria

Henri Czarniak

Henri Czarniak

Igor, the radio operator

Tom Clark

Peter

Marion Womble

Florence Lafuma

Laura

Claire Richard

Claire Richard

Wong

Caroline Laurence

Caroline Laurence

Ingrid

Creative team

Directed by: Francis Giacobetti
Written by: Bob Elia
Francis Giacobetti
Produced by: Alain Siritzky
Yves Rousset-Rouard

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