Search - Story of O [Unrated] on DVD

MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children Movie Release: 1975 DVD Release: 12/10/2002 Format: DVD Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 38 mins Studio: VSC Members Wishing: 7 Genres: Drama, Erotic Drama See Also: The Story of O [Special Edition], Story of O

Based on the best-selling novel by Dominique Aury (who wrote it under the pen name "Pauline Reage"), this erotic tale of sexual dominance and submission was directed by Just Jaeckin, who was following his success as the creator of another softcore erotic film, Emmanuelle (1974). French fashion photographer O (Corinne Clery) is spirited away by her boyfriend Rene (Udo Kier) to a retreat where she is imprisoned by a jailer, Pierre (Jean Gaven), whose job is to beat her when she is disobedient. O is outfitted in garb that makes her sexually available to a variety of anonymous partners, the entire episode designed to prove Rene's love for and possession of O. Pierre's task is to break her spirit and make her submissive, but he does not entirely succeed. Returned to Paris, O resumes her life with Rene, their relationship strengthened by the experience. Rene jeopardizes their future, however, by attempting to "give" O to his stepbrother, Sir Stephen (Anthony Steel), who begins to fall in love with his new prize. After the early 1980s explosion in the video rental market, the film was followed by a sequel, Histoire d'O: Chapitre 2 (1984). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Corinne Clery - O
Udo Kier - Rene
Anthony Steel - Sir Stephen
Jean Gaven - Pierre

Just Jaeckin's infamous, sexual themed The Story of O comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of the film. Soundtracks are rendered in English, French, and Spanish. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the director, both rated and unrated versions of the film, and the original theatrical trailer. This Ventura release is a solid disc that will be of interest primarily to genre enthusiasts. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide