Expensive Tastes
“Spending freely on the indulgence of self-pleasure!”
Synopsis
Home from a date, a couple is brutally attacked in the man's apartment. After the smoke clears, the ashamed woman pleads that the police not be told. A suspicious cop persuades a lady friend to date the same man, and a similar attack ensues. It's revealed that the seemingly innocent man was in on the act, as a clever method to violate women.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Lease
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Cady
- Original Title
- Expensive Tastes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Audio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Lease
Daniel Cady
Ronald Víctor García
Maria Lease
Daniel Cady
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Cady
Writer
Maria Lease
Director
Daniel Cady
Producer
Ronald Víctor García
Director of Photography
Maria Lease
Editor
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 Expensive Tastes
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What is Expensive Tastes about?
Home from a date, a couple is brutally attacked in the man's apartment. After the smoke clears, the ashamed woman pleads that the police not be told. A suspicious cop persuades a lady friend to date the same man, and a similar attack ensues. It's revealed that the seemingly innocent man was in on the act, as a clever method to violate women.
Who directed Expensive Tastes?
Expensive Tastes was directed by Maria Lease.
Who stars in Expensive Tastes?
The principal cast of Expensive Tastes includes Joey Silvera, Fanie Essex, Elaine Wells, Phaery Burd, John Leslie.
When was Expensive Tastes released and how long is it?
Expensive Tastes was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Expensive Tastes?
Expensive Tastes holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).