Private Collections (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1979, Private Collections is a drama and romance film directed by Shūji Terayama, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Three stories. A solitary sailor falls from his boat and washes ashore on a tropical island. While seeking rescue, he's found by a nearly naked woman who is playful and compliant. He decides to erase his signs of distress and remain on the island. What awaits? In the second, an adolescent searches for the words of a nursery rime he remembers bits of. His journey takes him into dreams, sexual awakening, and Oedipal fantasy. Third, a man of wealth in late-nineteenth century Paris hires a prostitute for the night. She's also cabaret performer and takes him to her room. He fears he's about to be robbed. What's her secret?
Who’s in it. Private Collections stars Roland Blanche as (segment "L'île aux sirènes"), Marie-Catherine Conti as (segment "L'armoire"), Marpessa Dawn as a siren and Laura Gemser as (segment "L'île aux sirènes"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Private Collections has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Collections page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Collections tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Collections (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Collections change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Collections worth watching?
- Private Collections holds an audience score of 4.6 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 Private Collections?
- Private Collections stars Roland Blanche, Marie-Catherine Conti, Marpessa Dawn, Laura Gemser and Jūzō Itami.
- When was Private Collections released?
- Private Collections was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.