Tongue
“The first major black erotic film.”
Synopsis
Quasi, a morose and mute handyman who is seemingly abused and teased by everyone he encounters. His single asset is a 9 inch tongue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 23, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K.B.
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Anthony Andrews, Niva Ruschell
- Original Score
- Roger Hamilton Spotts
- Original Title
- Tongue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- J & A Productions, Black Camera Associates, Chocolate Cities
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K.B.
Peter Anthony Andrews, Niva Ruschell
Roger Hamilton Spotts
Tommy Peters
T.L.
Niva Ruschell, Peter Anthony Andrews
Department Leadership Roster
Niva Ruschell
Producer
Peter Anthony Andrews
Writer
Tommy Peters
Director of Photography
Niva Ruschell
Writer
Peter Anthony Andrews
Producer
K.B.
Director
T.L.
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tongue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tongue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tongue about?
Quasi, a morose and mute handyman who is seemingly abused and teased by everyone he encounters. His single asset is a 9 inch tongue.
Who directed Tongue?
Tongue was directed by K.B..
Who stars in Tongue?
The principal cast of Tongue includes Brigitte Maier, Al Poe, Margo, David Downing, Tasty Freeze.
When was Tongue released and how long is it?
Tongue was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Tongue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tongue was composed by Roger Hamilton Spotts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tongue?
Tongue holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).