Summary
Justine is a nubile young virgin cast out of a French orphanage and thrust into a depraved world of prostitution, predatory lesbians, a fugitive murderess, bondage, branding, and one supremely sadistic monk. It's a twisted tale of strange desires, perverse pleasures and the ultimate corruption of innocence as told by the Marquis de Sade.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
- You're watching with family
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 53GoodWatch 49
Letterboxd · 352 ratings3.0/5
IMDb4.4
Running time
1 h 39 min
A typical length for dramas, −10 min on the typical 109
typical 10999Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 4 more
Released
1977
January 1, 1977
49 years ago
Genres
DramaHorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
Italy
Germany
United Kingdom
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesStrong
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityStrong
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 5 more19 people
- Koo StarkJustine
- LLLydia LisleJuliette
- Martin PotterLord Carlisle
- Katherine KathMme Laronde
- HJHope JackmanMrs. Bonny
- BMBarry McGinnGeorge
- MPMaggie PetersenMother Superior
- Ann MichellePauline
- Glory AnnenNun / Prostitute
- BEBarbara EatwellProstitute (uncredited)
- Jeannie CollingsProstitute (uncredited)
- Jennifer GuyProstitute (uncredited)
- CNCarol NohProstitute (uncredited)
- ESEcho StradeProstitute (uncredited)
- LILouis IfePastor John
- DMDavid MastermanArcher
- IMIan McKayBrough
- Malou CartwrightSister Claire
- ICInternational ChrysisRedhead (uncredited)
Directing · 1
- Chris Boger Director, Producer
Writing · 2
- Ian Cullen Writer
- Marquis de Sade Book
Camera · 2
- Roger Deakins Director of Photography
- Doug Luke Still Photographer
Editing · 1
- Peter Delfgou Editor
Sound · 2
- Bernard Mattimore Sound
- Brian Blamey Sound Editor
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