Cruel Passion (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1977, Cruel Passion is a drama and horror film directed by Chris Boger, running about 99 minutes. “No woman suffered more...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Cruel Passion stars Koo Stark as Justine, Lydia Lisle as Juliette, Martin Potter as Lord Carlisle and Katherine Kath as Mme Laronde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Cruel Passion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruel Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruel Passion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruel Passion (1977)?
- In US, Cruel Passion is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cruel Passion worth watching?
- Cruel Passion holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cruel Passion?
- Cruel Passion stars Koo Stark, Lydia Lisle, Martin Potter, Katherine Kath and Hope Jackman.
- When was Cruel Passion released?
- Cruel Passion was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.