Sub Rosa Rising
“The city that knows how to open her Golden Gate and expose herself.”
Synopsis
A sex documentary examining the varieties of sexual activity in San Francisco. It includes explicit footage from live sex shows and behind the scenes of a pornographic movie. A highlight is the film's period footage of San Francisco in the late '60s and early '70s.
Top Cast
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May 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Abrams
- Original Title
- Sub Rosa Rising
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Jahi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Abrams
Jerry Abrams
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Abrams
Director
Jerry Abrams
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 Sub Rosa Rising
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sub Rosa Rising about?
A sex documentary examining the varieties of sexual activity in San Francisco. It includes explicit footage from live sex shows and behind the scenes of a pornographic movie. A highlight is the film's period footage of San Francisco in the late '60s and early '70s.
Who directed Sub Rosa Rising?
Sub Rosa Rising was directed by Jerry Abrams.
Who stars in Sub Rosa Rising?
The principal cast of Sub Rosa Rising includes Johnny Calkins, Mary Smith, Allen Jones.
When was Sub Rosa Rising released and how long is it?
Sub Rosa Rising was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sub Rosa Rising?
Sub Rosa Rising holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).