Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Nothing is wrong if it feels good

NC-17 1975 · 91 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Francis Giacobetti · Written by Bob Elia

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Sylvia Kristel Emmanuelle
Umberto Orsini Jean
Frédéric Lagache Christopher
Catherine Rivet Anna-Maria
Henri Czarniak Igor, the radio operator
Tom Clark Peter
Marion Womble
Florence Lafuma Laura
Claire Richard Wong
Caroline Laurence Ingrid
Eva Hamel Masseuse
Laura Gemser Masseuse

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