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Red Roses of Passion (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1966, Red Roses of Passion is a fantasy film directed by Joseph W. Sarno, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. A man-hungry suburban woman feels frustrated since she lives in the home of her prudish aunt and cousin, who interrupt and criticise her amorous liaisons. A co-worker brings her to a tarot-card reader, who introduces her to a club of women who meet occasionally to share an intoxicating brew, tease each other erotically with long-stemmed roses and honour the heathen god Pan. The occultist manages to corrupt the aunt and cousin, and lure the woman into full-fledged membership so she might participate in its climactic ritual.

Who’s in it. Red Roses of Passion stars Judson Todd as Jay, Jean St. James as Jean, Helena Clayton as Martha Cagg and Carol Holleck as Enid, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Red Roses of Passion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Roses of Passion page.

If you liked it. Fans of Red Roses of Passion tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Red Roses of Passion (1966)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Roses of Passion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Red Roses of Passion worth watching?
Red Roses of Passion holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Red Roses of Passion?
Red Roses of Passion stars Judson Todd, Jean St. James, Helena Clayton, Carol Holleck and Frank Spencer.
When was Red Roses of Passion released?
Red Roses of Passion was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.