Joanna

Joanna

She's top banana…

1968 · 108 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy, Music, Drama

When 17 year old Joanna comes to Swinging London, she meets a host of colourful characters, discovers the pleasures of casual sex and falls in love. That's when things get complicated.

Directed by Michael Sarne · Written by Michael Sarne

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