The Golden Lotus

The Golden Lotus (1974)

1974
October 8, 2020

Golden Lotus is based, in part, on Jin Ping Mei, a famous erotic novel of ancient China. Li Han-Hsiang adapted part of the story into this film, which starts with Hsi Men Ching, a successful merchant, wooing Pan Chin Lien, the beautiful wife of one of the townspeople. There have been many film versions of “The Golden Lotus”, but none have combined artistry with sensuality as successfully as this 1974 classic, featuring three of the […]

Death Will Have Your Eyes (1974)

1974

Louisa (Marisa Mel) is a young and attractive woman who wants to make a living for herself in Rome, but soon falls prey to some very shady characters that force her into prostitution. While struggling to keep herself afloat, she meets a fascinating doctor (Farley Granger) who is also a would-be poet. However, Louisa doesn’t really love him, and falls for another man. When she gets involved in a murder, blackmail and violence ensue – […]

Romanzo popolare (1974) aka Come Home and Meet My Wife

1974

50-year-old Giulio (Tognazzi) and his 17-year-old goddaughter, Vincenzina (Muti) fall madly in love with each other and soon are wed. Unfortunately for Giulio, he walks in on his friend and Vincenzina upon a return from a trip. His jealousy and anger get the best of him and he kicks his wife out of the house. Years pass and Giulio decides to rekindle the love affair with Vincenzina.