Immoral Tales (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1974, Immoral Tales is a drama and romance film directed by Walerian Borowczyk, running about 125 minutes. “Four Erotic tales that take us back through the centuries.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Four erotic tales from in various historical eras. The first, 'The Tide', is set in the present day, and concerns a student and his young female cousin stranded on the beach by the tide, secluded from prying eyes. 'Therese Philosophe' is set in the nineteenth century, and concerns a girl being locked in her bedroom, where she contemplates the erotic potential of the objects contained within it. 'Erzsebet Bathory' is a portrait of the sixteenth-century countess who allegedly bathed in the blood of virgins, while 'Lucrezia Borgia' concerns an incestuous fifteenth-century orgy involving Lucrezia, her brother, and her father the Pope.

Who’s in it. Immoral Tales stars Lise Danvers as Julie - Story 1, Fabrice Luchini as André - Story 1, Charlotte Alexandra as Thérèse - Story 2 and Lisbeth Hummel as Lucy Broadhurst - Story 3, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Immoral Tales has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Immoral Tales page.

If you liked it. Fans of Immoral Tales tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Immoral Tales (1974)?
In GB, Immoral Tales is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Immoral Tales worth watching?
Immoral Tales holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Immoral Tales?
Immoral Tales stars Lise Danvers, Fabrice Luchini, Charlotte Alexandra, Lisbeth Hummel and Paloma Picasso.
When was Immoral Tales released?
Immoral Tales was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.