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5.3 / 10(310 votes)IMDbR19891h 45m$11.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Wild Orchid

“An adventure of the senses.”

Synopsis

A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters.

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Wild Orchid (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 27, 1990

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 6, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.58x ROI)

Production Budget

$7M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$11.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.58x

+$4.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $7MWorldwide: $11.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Zalman King
Screenplay & Story
Zalman King, Patricia Louisianna Knop
Original Score
Geoff MacCormack, Simon Goldenberg
Original Title
Wild Orchid
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$7M
Worldwide Gross
$11.1M
Production Studios
Vision P.D.G.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Zalman King

Screenplay & Story

Zalman King, Patricia Louisianna Knop

Original Score & Music

Geoff MacCormack, Simon Goldenberg

Director of Photography

Gale Tattersall, Toca Seabra, Newton Thomas Sigel

Film Editing

Glenn Morgan, Marc Grossman

Producers

Tony Anthony, Mark Damon, Lester Berman, James Dyer, David Saunders

Department Leadership Roster

Gale Tattersall

Director of Photography

Zalman King

Zalman King

Screenplay

Geoff MacCormack

Original Music Composer

Glenn Morgan

Editor

Patricia Louisianna Knop

Patricia Louisianna Knop

Screenplay

Simon Goldenberg

Original Music Composer

Marc Grossman

Editor

Tony Anthony

Tony Anthony

Producer

Mark Damon

Mark Damon

Producer

Lester Berman

Producer

Zalman King

Zalman King

Director

Carlos Conti

Carlos Conti

Production Design

Ileane Meltzer

Costume Design

Marlene Stewart

Marlene Stewart

Costume Design

Webster Whinery

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Orchid

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Wild Orchid about?

A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters.

Who directed Wild Orchid?

Wild Orchid was directed by Zalman King.

Who stars in Wild Orchid?

The principal cast of Wild Orchid includes Carré Otis, Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset, Assumpta Serna, Bruce Greenwood.

When was Wild Orchid released and how long is it?

Wild Orchid was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of Wild Orchid?

Wild Orchid had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $11.1M at the worldwide box office (1.58 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Wild Orchid?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Orchid was composed by Geoff MacCormack, Simon Goldenberg.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Orchid?

Wild Orchid holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).