Love Rites (1989)
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Hugo Arnold (Mathieu Carrière) is a young hedonist who meets actress and prostitute Miriam Gwen (Marina Pierro) in this erotic and violent drama. After heavy petting and foreplay throughout the Paris subway and a church, she takes him to an apartment for the sexual favors she has promised. Hugo is subjected to a humiliating emasculation and wanders dazed on the banks of the Seine following his ordeal. A young woman emerging from the river after swimming stabs herself to death, and the hapless Hugo is blamed for her murder. Josy Bernard also co-stars with Isabelle Tinard. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Marina Pierro, Mathieu Carrière, (more)
- Director(s):
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Love Rites
Hugo Arnold (Mathieu Carrière) is a young hedonist who meets actress and prostitute Miriam Gwen (Marina Pierro) in this erotic and violent drama. After heavy petting and foreplay throughout the Paris subway and a church, she takes him to an apartment for the sexual favors she has promised. Hugo is subjected to a humiliating emasculation and wanders dazed on the banks of the Seine following his ordeal. A young woman emerging from the river after swimming stabs herself to death, and the hapless Hugo is blamed for her murder. Josy Bernard also co-stars with Isabelle Tinard. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
Complete Cast of Love Rites
- Marina Pierro - Miriam Gwen
- Josy Bernard - Meriem
- Mathieu Carrière - Hugo Arnoold
- Isabelle Tinard - Nora Nix
- Director(s):
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Writer(s):
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Producer(s):
- Philippe Guez
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Graphic Violence, Not For Children, Strong Sexual Content)
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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