Sometime Sweet Susan (1975)
Title: Sometime Sweet Susan (1974)
Plot Summary: The film follows a young woman with a dual personality who is institutionalized. While in the asylum, she experiences sexual fantasies involving her psychiatrist and occasionally a nurse.
Details:
- Duration: 85 minutes
- Director: Fred Donaldson
- Distributor: VCA
Cast:
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Neil Flanagan as Bill (non-sex role)
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Jennifer Jordan as Leslie (credited as Sarah Nicholson)
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Craig Baumgarten as Johnny
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Kristen Steen as Nurse Carrie (credited as Kristin Steen)
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Rod Loomis as Father (non-sex role)
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Carole Holland as Mother (non-sex role)
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Tom Skowron as Orderly (non-sex role)
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Jamie Gillis as Rapist #1
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Alex Mann as Rapist #2 (non-sex role)
Scene Breakdown: 1. Outdoor scene featuring Shawn Harris and Harry Reems with various sexual acts (no cumshot). 2. Bed scene with Jennifer Jordan and Harry Reems, including multiple sexual acts (unclear if cumshot). 3. Lesbian scene between Kristin Steen and Shawn Harris. 4. Shower scene with Jennifer Jordan and Harry Reems (fellatio). 5. Bed scene with Shawn Harris and Craig Baumgarten, featuring multiple sexual acts. 6. Scene involving Shawn Harris and Jamie Gillis.
Critical Reception: The film was released in both hardcore and hard R versions, with the hardcore version being more prevalent. It was noted for being too tame for mainstream adult audiences while also not appealing to the hardcore market. The soundtrack received praise for enhancing the film’s flow despite lengthy sexual scenes. The narrative centers on the protagonist’s struggle with her traumatic past, contrasting her normal personality with her deviant alter-ego.
Trivia:
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This film was the first "unionized" pornographic film, featuring actors who were members of the Screen Actors Guild.
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Shawn Harris contributed to the soundtrack, performing on at least four songs.
Reviews: The film has received mixed reviews from various sources, including IMDb and video-centric review sites.