Female Perversions
“Dare to let yourself go where you've never been before.”
Synopsis
An ambitious female attorney wallows in excess and meaningless sex with both male and female partners, while dealing with her personal life problems including helping her kleptomaniac sister.
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Top Cast
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Tilda Swinton
Evelyn Stephens
Amy Madigan
Madelyn Stephens
Karen Sillas
Renee
Frances Fisher
Annunciata
Laila Robins
Emma
Clancy Brown
John
Paulina Porizkova
Langley Flynn
Dale Shuger
Edwina
Lisa Jane Persky
Margot
John Diehl
Jake Rock
John Cassini
Gas Station Attendant
Sandy Martin
Trudy
Marcia Cross
Eve's Mother
Shawnee Smith
Make-Up Salesgirl
Nina Wise
Lingerie Saleswoman
Judy Jean Berns
Boutique Saleswoman
J. Patrick McCormack
Wallace
Abdul Salaam El Razzac
Homeless Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Streitfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Julie Hébert, Susan Streitfeld
- Original Score
- Debbie Wiseman
- Original Title
- Female Perversions
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Trans Atlantic Entertainment, ARD Degeto, Starhaus Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Streitfeld
Julie Hébert, Susan Streitfeld, Louise J. Kaplan
Debbie Wiseman
Teresa Medina
Curtiss Clayton, Leo Trombetta
Mindy Affrime, Zalman King, Gina Resnick, Rena Ronson
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Streitfeld
Director
Julie Hébert
Screenplay
Susan Streitfeld
Screenplay
José Ignacio Álvarez
Stunt Coordinator
Mindy Affrime
Producer
Debbie Wiseman
Original Music Composer
Teresa Medina
Director of Photography
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Missy Stewart
Production Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Female Perversions
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What is Female Perversions about?
An ambitious female attorney wallows in excess and meaningless sex with both male and female partners, while dealing with her personal life problems including helping her kleptomaniac sister.
Who directed Female Perversions?
Female Perversions was directed by Susan Streitfeld.
Who stars in Female Perversions?
The principal cast of Female Perversions includes Tilda Swinton, Amy Madigan, Karen Sillas, Frances Fisher, Laila Robins.
When was Female Perversions released and how long is it?
Female Perversions was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Female Perversions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Female Perversions was composed by Debbie Wiseman.
Is Female Perversions based on a book or true story?
Female Perversions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louise J. Kaplan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Female Perversions?
Female Perversions 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.).