Vanessa (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1976, Vanessa is a drama and mystery film directed by Hubert Frank, running about 91 minutes. “She starts where Emmanuelle left off” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Olivia Pascal stars as Vanessa who was raised in a convent after the death of her parents. Due to an inheritance she travels to Hong Kong to find out the inheritance is a chain of bordellos. She soon has trouble coping with her inheritance as she is thrust into her new world of carnal delights. —Ørnås
Who’s in it. Vanessa stars Olivia Pascal as Vanessa Anden, Anton Diffring as Major Kenneth Cooper (as Anthony Diffring), Uschi Zech as Jackie and Günter Clemens as Adrian Dijon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Vanessa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vanessa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vanessa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vanessa (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vanessa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vanessa worth watching?
- Vanessa holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vanessa?
- Vanessa stars Olivia Pascal, Anton Diffring, Uschi Zech, Günter Clemens and Eva Eden.
- When was Vanessa released?
- Vanessa was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.