The Pleasure Principle
“Do men deserve everything they get?”
Synopsis
Part relationship drama and part sex comedy follows a middle-aged man who loves women and sex and can't stop cheating. He gets a divorce from his angry wife, but then cheats on his lovers. However, one of them decides to get even.
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Peter Firth
Dick
Chloe Davis
The Girl he never made it with
Haydn Gwynne
Judith
Lysette Anthony
Charlotte
Sara Mair-Thomas
Anne
Sarah Campbell
Linda
Liam McDermott
Clamper
Stephen Finlay
Policeman
Lynsey Baxter
Sammy
Ian Hogg
Malcolm
Francesca Folan
Mrs. Malcolm
Gordon Warnecke
Policeman
Cliff Parisi
Policeman
Mark Carroll
Bridegroom
Chris Knowles
Peter
Lauren Tauben
Betty
Patrick Tidmarsh
Yob
Tim Jenner
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- David Cohen
- Original Title
- The Pleasure Principle
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cohen
David Cohen
Andrew Speller
David Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
David Cohen
Writer
David Cohen
Producer
Andrew Speller
Director of Photography
David Cohen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pleasure Principle
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What is The Pleasure Principle about?
Part relationship drama and part sex comedy follows a middle-aged man who loves women and sex and can't stop cheating. He gets a divorce from his angry wife, but then cheats on his lovers. However, one of them decides to get even.
Who directed The Pleasure Principle?
The Pleasure Principle was directed by David Cohen.
Who stars in The Pleasure Principle?
The principal cast of The Pleasure Principle includes Peter Firth, Chloe Davis, Haydn Gwynne, Lysette Anthony, Sara Mair-Thomas.
When was The Pleasure Principle released and how long is it?
The Pleasure Principle was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pleasure Principle?
The Pleasure Principle holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).