Hidden Pleasures
Los placeres ocultos
“When both parties in love have the same sex”
Synopsis
Eduardo, a wealthy banker who has a pastime for hiring young street hustlers to keep his bed warm, spots Miguel, a handsome teen who has a penchant for women and motorcycles.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Simón Andreu
Eduardo
Charo López
Rosa
Tony Fuentes
Miguel
Beatriz Rossat
Carmen
Germán Cobos
Ignacio
Antonio Corencia
Raúl
Antonio Betancourt
Miguel's Friend
Ángel Pardo
Nes
Antonio Iranzo
Carmen's Father
Antonio Gamero
Voyeur in Park
Ana Farra
Eduardo's Mother
Félix Rotaeta
Eduardo's Friend
Pilar Vela
Criada
Carmen Luján
Carmen's Mother
Antonio Vico
Ignacio' Son
Amparo Climent
Ignacio's Daughter
Fabián Conde
Motorcycle Seller
Rafael Vaquero
Eduardo's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eloy de la Iglesia
- Screenplay & Story
- Eloy de la Iglesia, Rafael Sánchez Campoy
- Original Score
- Carmelo Bernaola
- Original Title
- Los placeres ocultos
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Alborada PC, Award Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eloy de la Iglesia
Eloy de la Iglesia, Rafael Sánchez Campoy, Gonzalo Goicoechea
Carmelo Bernaola
Carlos Suárez
José Luis Matesanz
Óscar Guarido
Department Leadership Roster
Eloy de la Iglesia
Director
Eloy de la Iglesia
Screenplay
Rafael Sánchez Campoy
Screenplay
Gonzalo Goicoechea
Writer
Óscar Guarido
Producer
Carlos Suárez
Director of Photography
José Luis Matesanz
Editor
Antonio Muñoz
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hidden Pleasures.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Hidden Pleasures.
LGBTQ+
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Movies
The Smut Surveyors Season 5
Films we discussed in Season 5.
list2
Gay Movies
These are the movies I've seen from many different countries.
The List
Similar Titles to Hidden Pleasures
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
2.0
8.0Anime
1.0Anime
6.6
4.5
6.0
7.6
6.5
5.6
4.4
4.0
1.0
3.3
5.5
More Like Hidden Pleasures
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Pleasures
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hidden Pleasures about?
Eduardo, a wealthy banker who has a pastime for hiring young street hustlers to keep his bed warm, spots Miguel, a handsome teen who has a penchant for women and motorcycles.
Who directed Hidden Pleasures?
Hidden Pleasures was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
Who stars in Hidden Pleasures?
The principal cast of Hidden Pleasures includes Simón Andreu, Charo López, Tony Fuentes, Beatriz Rossat, Germán Cobos.
When was Hidden Pleasures released and how long is it?
Hidden Pleasures was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Hidden Pleasures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hidden Pleasures was composed by Carmelo Bernaola.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hidden Pleasures?
Hidden Pleasures holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).