Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills

Just another weekend of shameless sexual adventures, ill-fated romance and accidental death.

1989 · 95 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy

A wealthy Beverly Hills resident who has just become a widow, Clare Lipkin temporarily takes on her friend Lisabeth as a house guest. As the two women deal with their upper-class woes, Clare's driver, Frank, and Lisabeth's servant, Juan, make a wager to see who can be the first to seduce the other's boss.

Directed by Paul Bartel · Written by Bruce Wagner

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