Virgin Machine
Die Jungfrauenmaschine
“An unusual search for romantic love”
Synopsis
A German woman travels to San Francisco to find her mother, but winds up distracted by the sexually flamboyant culture of the city.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ina Blum
Dorothee
Marcelo Uriona
Bruno, Dorothee's Brother
Gad Klein
Heinz, Dorothee's Ex-Boyfriend
Peter Kern
Hormone Specialist
Hans-Christoph Blumenberg
Telephone Caller
Dominique Gaspar
Dominique
Susie Bright
Susie Sexpert
Shelly Mars
Ramona
Fritz Mikesch
Man in the Backyard
Wolfgang Raach
Boat Sculler
George Lannan
Man in the Backayard
Erica Marcus
Landlady
Rhonda Jarvis
Woman on the Street
Carla Wood Saivre
Woman in Hotel Room
Fakir Musafar
Man in Hotel Room
Marvin Moss
Gallery Owner
Rosanne Johnson
Waitress
Debi Sundahl
Stripper
Release History & Theatrical Window
MIX Brasil Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
February 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monika Treut
- Screenplay & Story
- Monika Treut
- Original Title
- Die Jungfrauenmaschine
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- NDR, Hyena Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monika Treut
Monika Treut
Elfi Mikesch
Renate Merck
Eberhard Scharfenberg, Monika Treut, Elfi Mikesch
Department Leadership Roster
Monika Treut
Director
Eberhard Scharfenberg
Producer
Wolfgang Raach
Stunt Coordinator
Monika Treut
Writer
Renate Merck
Editor
Monika Treut
Producer
Elfi Mikesch
Producer
Elfi Mikesch
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Virgin Machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virgin Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Virgin Machine about?
A German woman travels to San Francisco to find her mother, but winds up distracted by the sexually flamboyant culture of the city.
Who directed Virgin Machine?
Virgin Machine was directed by Monika Treut.
Who stars in Virgin Machine?
The principal cast of Virgin Machine includes Ina Blum, Marcelo Uriona, Gad Klein, Peter Kern, Hans-Christoph Blumenberg.
When was Virgin Machine released and how long is it?
Virgin Machine was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Virgin Machine?
Virgin Machine holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).