Pervertissima

Pervertissima

1972 · 82 min · ★ 3.7 · Comedy, Crime, Drama

Bold and sultry Françoise gets hired by a magazine to lead investigations in the mysterious world of sex. Until she gets caught in the web of sadistic Dr. Vilard, who runs a very strange mental institution.

Directed by Jean-Louis van Belle · Written by Jean-Louis van Belle

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