Tales of Erotica
Synopsis
Four erotic short films, all with similar unexpected endings: 'The Dutch Master': a woman who enters a living painting; 'The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch': a woman is lured by noises from a chamber; 'Vroom Vroom Vroooom': a motorcycle transforms into a woman; and 'Wet': a hot tub salesman seduced by a woman.
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Mira Sorvino
Teresa (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Aida Turturro
Kim (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Sharon Angela
Dorothy (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Rick Pasqualone
Joey (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Charles E. Gerber
Dr. Rosenman (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Richard DeDomenico
Priest (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Vincent Pastore
Teresa's Father (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Lina Koutrakas
Teresa's Mother (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Sasha Veldman
Dutch Woman (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Emmanuel Xuereb
Dutch Lover (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Rudolf Martin
Dutch Man with Pipe (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Ruth Maleczech
Dutch Housekeeper (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Gabriel Barre
Museum Guide (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Hollis Granville
Security Guard (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Tracey James
Male Stripper (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Lost Forever
Female Stripper (segment 'The Dutch Master')
Hetty Baynes
Mrs. Kirsch (segment 'The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch')
Simon Shepherd
Narrator (segment 'The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch')
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Rafelson, Ken Russell, Melvin Van Peebles, Susan Seidelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Rafelson, Ken Russell, Melvin Van Peebles, Susan Seidelman, Jonathan Brett
- Original Title
- Tales of Erotica
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- WDR, Ziegler Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Rafelson, Ken Russell, Melvin Van Peebles, Susan Seidelman
Bob Rafelson, Ken Russell, Melvin Van Peebles, Susan Seidelman, Jonathan Brett
Igor Sunara, Hong Manley, Theo van de Sande, Maryse Alberti
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Rafelson
Director
Ken Russell
Director
Igor Sunara
Director of Photography
Hong Manley
Director of Photography
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
Melvin Van Peebles
Director
Susan Seidelman
Director
Bob Rafelson
Writer
Ken Russell
Writer
Melvin Van Peebles
Writer
Susan Seidelman
Writer
Jonathan Brett
Writer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of Erotica
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What is Tales of Erotica about?
Four erotic short films, all with similar unexpected endings: 'The Dutch Master': a woman who enters a living painting; 'The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch': a woman is lured by noises from a chamber; 'Vroom Vroom Vroooom': a motorcycle transforms into a woman; and 'Wet': a hot tub salesman seduced by a woman.
Who directed Tales of Erotica?
Tales of Erotica was directed by Bob Rafelson, Ken Russell, Melvin Van Peebles, Susan Seidelman.
Who stars in Tales of Erotica?
The principal cast of Tales of Erotica includes Mira Sorvino, Aida Turturro, Sharon Angela, Rick Pasqualone, Charles E. Gerber.
When was Tales of Erotica released and how long is it?
Tales of Erotica was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales of Erotica?
Tales of Erotica holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).