
The Desperate Women
Synopsis
The film is a cheesy but sincere plea for proper sex education--and against illegal abortion.
Top Cast
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January 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis B. Appleton Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Newman
- Original Score
- Melvyn Lenard
- Original Title
- The Desperate Women
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Topas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis B. Appleton Jr.
Samuel Newman
Melvyn Lenard
Russ Meyer
Albert Shaff
Samuel Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Louis B. Appleton Jr.
Director
Russ Meyer
Director of Photography
Albert Shaff
Editor
Samuel Newman
Screenplay
Samuel Newman
Producer
Melvyn Lenard
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Desperate Women.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperate Women
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desperate Women about?
The film is a cheesy but sincere plea for proper sex education--and against illegal abortion.
Who directed The Desperate Women?
The Desperate Women was directed by Louis B. Appleton Jr..
Who stars in The Desperate Women?
The principal cast of The Desperate Women includes Anne Appleton, Paul Hahn, Samuel Newman, Maria Girard, Roberto Risso.
When was The Desperate Women released and how long is it?
The Desperate Women was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desperate Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desperate Women was composed by Melvyn Lenard.




















