Cruel Passion (1977)

In the scandalous and provocative world of "Cruel Passion"(1977), young and guileless Justine (Koo Stark), yearns to preserve her purity, but is unwillingly plunged into a decadent life of scandal and suffering. Tossed out of a French orphanage, she is caught in a tempestuous whirlwind of illicit activities, from harrowing slavery to the hidden corners of prostitution, her innocence relentlessly corrupted. Her path is strewn with a roster of deviants and predators, including a sinister monk twisted by perverse pleasures, and a lethal seductress on the run. Amid these trials, Justine is subjected to torments of the flesh and spirit, each encounter dragging her further into the labyrinth of debauchery. The cruel irony of her fate is underscored by the contrasting fortune of her audacious sister, Juliette. Brazen and unrestrained, Juliette's promiscuous escapades paradoxically yield nothing but joy and rewards, painting a stark contrast to Justine's plight. Justine's only glimmer of hope lies in the dashing and cultured Lord Carlisle (Martin Potter), a former lover of Juliette. Yet, in this world where virtue is scant, the question remains: Is Lord Carlisle truly the beacon of salvation he appears to be, or just another facade in the masquerade of depravity? "Cruel Passion" is a riveting exploration of twisted desires and the desolation of innocence, echoing the wicked narrative style of the Marquis de Sade. The film throws viewers into a vivid, unsettling universe, inviting them to unravel the convoluted destiny of an innocent ensnared in a web of vice and decadence.

Cruel Passion is a drama movie featuring Koo Stark and directed by Chris Boger.

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