The Joy of Letting Go
Synopsis
Michelle Martine is a beautiful, rich, sophisticated, but sexually naïve woman. Her husband is more interested in business than his stunning wife. Michelle spends most of her time in a health spa toning her phenomenal body. When her husband leaves for a three day trip to Asia, she temporarily joins the stable of a high class pimp she has met through an acquaintance at the spa.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dominique St. Pierre
Michelle Martine
Leslie Hughes
David Martine
James Kral
Dancer
Frank Dudley
Herb
Pamela Strasser
Annette
Desiree West
Topaz
David Book
Jean-Pierre
John Seeman
Billy
Ray Wells
Gas Station Attendant
Constance Money
Lady of the Evening
Justina Lynne
Lady of the Evening
Tweed Mallory
Trailer Court Couple
Fred Hawkins
Trailer Court Couple
Bruce Katzman
Cocaine Dealer
Louis Bailey
Kidnapper
Bob Clair
Theater Patron
Pat Rhea
Michelle's Maid
Debra Arden
Dancer's Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gregory
- Screenplay & Story
- Cynthia Holm
- Original Title
- The Joy of Letting Go
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gregory
Cynthia Holm, John Gregory, Edwin Brown
Edwin Brown, Summer Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Summer Brown
Producer
John Gregory
Director
Cynthia Holm
Screenplay
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 Joy of Letting Go
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What is The Joy of Letting Go about?
Michelle Martine is a beautiful, rich, sophisticated, but sexually naïve woman. Her husband is more interested in business than his stunning wife. Michelle spends most of her time in a health spa toning her phenomenal body. When her husband leaves for a three day trip to Asia, she temporarily joins the stable of a high class pimp she has met through an acquaintance at the spa.
Who directed The Joy of Letting Go?
The Joy of Letting Go was directed by John Gregory.
Who stars in The Joy of Letting Go?
The principal cast of The Joy of Letting Go includes Dominique St. Pierre, Leslie Hughes, James Kral, Frank Dudley, Pamela Strasser.
When was The Joy of Letting Go released and how long is it?
The Joy of Letting Go was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Joy of Letting Go?
The Joy of Letting Go holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).