That Lady from Rio
“When She's Bad, She's Best!”
Synopsis
Vanessa is the leader of an international organization of white slave traders who supply women to brothels all over the world. Her mob is expanding and her number one henchman has plans for taking over the whole operation. She has to duck the law as well as her enemies to stay on top of things, one of her favorite things is Jamie Gillis. Vanessa and Jamie light up the screen with their lovemaking. Will Vanessa keep her empire of lust? Or, will she be swallowed up by the mob with the cops not too far behind?
Top Cast
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Vanessa del Rio
Number 1
Bobby Astyr
Max
Ursula Austin
Carla
Jenny Baxter
Brunette Schoolgirl
Jamie Gillis
Mr. Shelby
Hope Stockton
Blond Schoolgirl
Roger Caine
Bruno
Crystal Sync
Julie's Girlfriend
John Buco
Rocco
Jean Dalton
Young Girl
Alan Marlow
Luga
Marlene Willoughby
Sultana
Leonard Cooper
Don Vittorio (uncredited)
Shaun Costello
Sex Slave (uncredited)
Sharon Mitchell
Darla (uncredited)
Jeanette Sinclair
Julie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shaun Costello
- Screenplay & Story
- Shaun Costello
- Original Title
- That Lady from Rio
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shaun Costello
Shaun Costello
Department Leadership Roster
Shaun Costello
Director
Shaun Costello
Writer
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 That Lady from Rio
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What is That Lady from Rio about?
Vanessa is the leader of an international organization of white slave traders who supply women to brothels all over the world. Her mob is expanding and her number one henchman has plans for taking over the whole operation. She has to duck the law as well as her enemies to stay on top of things, one of her favorite things is Jamie Gillis. Vanessa and Jamie light up the screen with their lovemaking. Will Vanessa keep her empire of lust? Or, will she be swallowed up by the mob with the cops not too far behind?
Who directed That Lady from Rio?
That Lady from Rio was directed by Shaun Costello.
Who stars in That Lady from Rio?
The principal cast of That Lady from Rio includes Vanessa del Rio, Bobby Astyr, Ursula Austin, Jenny Baxter, Jamie Gillis.
When was That Lady from Rio released and how long is it?
That Lady from Rio was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for That Lady from Rio?
That Lady from Rio holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).