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5.0 / 10(32 votes)IMDb19771h 31mGermany

Vanessa

“She starts where Emmanuelle left off”

Synopsis

Following her parents' death, Vanessa was raised in a convent. Due to an inheritance, she travels to Hong Kong to learn that she inherited a chain of bordellos. Soon, Vanessa has trouble coping as she's thrust into her new world of carnal delights.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hubert Frank
Screenplay & Story
Kurt Nachmann
Original Score
Gerhard Heinz
Original Title
Vanessa
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
English, Italian, German
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Studios
Lisa Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hubert Frank

Screenplay & Story

Kurt Nachmann

Original Score & Music

Gerhard Heinz

Director of Photography

Franz Xaver Lederle

Film Editing

Mimi Werkmann, Eva Zeyn

Producers

Karl Spiehs

Department Leadership Roster

Hubert Frank

Director

Karl Spiehs

Karl Spiehs

Producer

Gerhard Heinz

Gerhard Heinz

Original Music Composer

Franz Xaver Lederle

Director of Photography

Mimi Werkmann

Editor

Eva Zeyn

Editor

Klaus Haase

Production Design

Ursula Eggert

Costume Design

Kurt Nachmann

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vanessa.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanessa

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

What is Vanessa about?

Following her parents' death, Vanessa was raised in a convent. Due to an inheritance, she travels to Hong Kong to learn that she inherited a chain of bordellos. Soon, Vanessa has trouble coping as she's thrust into her new world of carnal delights.

Who directed Vanessa?

Vanessa was directed by Hubert Frank.

Who stars in Vanessa?

The principal cast of Vanessa includes Olivia Pascal, Anton Diffring, Günter Clemens, Uschi Zech, Eva Eden.

When was Vanessa released and how long is it?

Vanessa was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

Who composed the musical score for Vanessa?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Vanessa was composed by Gerhard Heinz.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Vanessa?

Vanessa holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).