Rites of Passion
“Lust uncovered, secrets revealed”
Synopsis
Veronica Vera takes us along with “Mr. Morality” as he goes to the TV studio to tape his weekly message. He instead finds himself traveling through his mind’s lustful secrets as revealed by sexy Nina Hartley. A timely and humorous piece. Meanwhile, Annie Sprinkle shares with us the autobiographical story of a woman whose search for fulfillment leads her through wild sexual adventures until she discovers ancient lovemaking secrets brought to her by a mysterious adonis-like “master.” An auto-biographical tongue-in-cheek journey, the story features Jeanna Fine as a jaded woman who finds fulfillment when hunky guru shows her the joys of Tantric sex.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veronica Vera, Annie Sprinkle
- Screenplay & Story
- Annie Sprinkle, Veronica Vera
- Original Score
- Gary Windo
- Original Title
- Rites of Passion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Femme Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veronica Vera, Annie Sprinkle
Annie Sprinkle, Veronica Vera
Gary Windo
Veronica Vera, Dave Burke, Annie Sprinkle
Candida Royalle, Per Sjostedt
Department Leadership Roster
Veronica Vera
Editor
Annie Sprinkle
Writer
Veronica Vera
Director
Dave Burke
Editor
Per Sjostedt
Producer
Annie Sprinkle
Editor
Annie Sprinkle
Director
Gary Windo
Original Music Composer
Veronica Vera
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rites of Passion.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rites of Passion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rites of Passion about?
Veronica Vera takes us along with “Mr. Morality” as he goes to the TV studio to tape his weekly message. He instead finds himself traveling through his mind’s lustful secrets as revealed by sexy Nina Hartley. A timely and humorous piece. Meanwhile, Annie Sprinkle shares with us the autobiographical story of a woman whose search for fulfillment leads her through wild sexual adventures until she discovers ancient lovemaking secrets brought to her by a mysterious adonis-like “master.” An auto-biographical tongue-in-cheek journey, the story features Jeanna Fine as a jaded woman who finds fulfillment when hunky guru shows her the joys of Tantric sex.
Who directed Rites of Passion?
Rites of Passion was directed by Veronica Vera, Annie Sprinkle.
Who stars in Rites of Passion?
The principal cast of Rites of Passion includes Nina Hartley, Jeanna Fine, Annie Sprinkle, Robert Bullock, Scott Baker.
When was Rites of Passion released and how long is it?
Rites of Passion was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Rites of Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rites of Passion was composed by Gary Windo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rites of Passion?
Rites of Passion holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).