The Island of Prohibited Pleasures
A Ilha dos Prazeres Proibidos
“The Island of Prohibited Pleasures”
Synopsis
There's the continent ruled by a repressive government and there's an island where political activists of the continent take refuge on running away from the continent's police. This island is their last stand – there they live in a way not possible in the continent – free love, no possessions, brotherhood… In the continent, a killer is sent to the island to kill the revolutionary leaders. The killer is a woman , Ana (Neide Ribeiro). She will go there as a journalist sent there to interview the leaders of the movement. On arriving to the island, she will find out that things were much different from what she expected. Will Ana be involved by the "island of forbidden pleasures." Will she fulfill her mission?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Reichenbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Reichenbach
- Original Score
- Roberto P. Galante
- Original Title
- A Ilha dos Prazeres Proibidos
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Reichenbach
Carlos Reichenbach
Roberto P. Galante
Walter Wanny
Antonio Polo Galante
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Reichenbach
Writer
Carlos Reichenbach
Director
Walter Wanny
Editor
Antonio Polo Galante
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island of Prohibited Pleasures
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What is The Island of Prohibited Pleasures about?
There's the continent ruled by a repressive government and there's an island where political activists of the continent take refuge on running away from the continent's police. This island is their last stand – there they live in a way not possible in the continent – free love, no possessions, brotherhood… In the continent, a killer is sent to the island to kill the revolutionary leaders. The killer is a woman , Ana (Neide Ribeiro). She will go there as a journalist sent there to interview the leaders of the movement. On arriving to the island, she will find out that things were much different from what she expected. Will Ana be involved by the "island of forbidden pleasures." Will she fulfill her mission?
Who directed The Island of Prohibited Pleasures?
The Island of Prohibited Pleasures was directed by Carlos Reichenbach.
Who stars in The Island of Prohibited Pleasures?
The principal cast of The Island of Prohibited Pleasures includes Neide Ribeiro, Roberto Miranda, Fernando Benini, Zilda Mayo, Carlos Cassan.
When was The Island of Prohibited Pleasures released and how long is it?
The Island of Prohibited Pleasures was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Island of Prohibited Pleasures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Island of Prohibited Pleasures was composed by Roberto P. Galante.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Island of Prohibited Pleasures?
The Island of Prohibited Pleasures holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).