Around the World in 80 Beds (1977)
A Swiss-German mondo exploitation film co-directed by Erwin C. Dietrich and Jesús Franco, presenting a provocative episodic tour of global erotic vignettes.
Around the World in 80 Beds - Movie Information
- Original Title: In 80 Betten um die Welt
- Release Year: 1977
- Directed by: Erwin C. Dietrich, Jesús Franco
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 19m
- Original Language: German
- Spoken Languages: German
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 1, 1977 (Switzerland), June 2, 1977 (Germany - 18)
- Alternative Titles: Mondo Erotico (DE), Around the World in 80 Beds (US)
- Production Companies: Ascot Elite Entertainment Group
- Production Countries: Switzerland
Around the World in 80 Beds - Plot
This German "mondo" movie has a TV host narrating and introducing various sexual acts from around the world. This includes S&M acts, a class teaching masturbation, a man who likes to pretend to be a baby and getting spanked by his mother and various other naughty tales.
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Around the World in 80 Beds - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Erwin C. Dietrich
- Jesús Franco
Main Cast
- Esther Studer
- Esther Moser
- Lore Bucher
- Vera Chollet
- Pilar Coll
- Yvonne Eduser
- Eric Falk
- Roman Huber
- Mike Lederer
- Paul Nussbaumer
Writers
- Manfred Gregor
- Erwin C. Dietrich
Producers
- Erwin C. Dietrich
Around the World in 80 Beds - FAQs
What is Around the World in 80 Beds about?
Around the World in 80 Beds is a German mondo-style film in which a TV host narrates and introduces various sexual acts and erotic vignettes from different countries. The episodic structure presents a series of provocative scenarios, blending dark comedy with exploitation-era sensibilities across a globe-trotting format.
Who directed Around the World in 80 Beds?
Around the World in 80 Beds was co-directed by Erwin C. Dietrich and Jesús Franco. Dietrich was a prolific Swiss producer and filmmaker known for exploitation cinema, while Franco was a Spanish cult director celebrated for his extensive output in horror and erotic genres.
Who are the main actors in Around the World in 80 Beds?
The film features Esther Studer, Esther Moser, Lore Bucher, Vera Chollet, Pilar Coll, Yvonne Eduser, Eric Falk, Roman Huber, Mike Lederer, and Paul Nussbaumer. Esther Moser appears as the Host, while Esther Studer takes on multiple roles across the film's episodic segments.
What genre is Around the World in 80 Beds?
Around the World in 80 Beds is classified as Horror, Thriller, and Comedy. It belongs to the mondo exploitation subgenre, which presents sensationalized or taboo content in a pseudo-documentary format. The film blends dark humor with provocative material typical of 1970s European exploitation cinema.
When was Around the World in 80 Beds released?
Around the World in 80 Beds was released on June 1, 1977 in Switzerland, followed by its German release on June 2, 1977, where it received an 18 certificate. The film is a Swiss production distributed by Ascot Elite Entertainment Group.
How long is Around the World in 80 Beds?
Around the World in 80 Beds has a runtime of 79 minutes, making it a compact exploitation feature. Its episodic, vignette-driven structure keeps the pacing brisk, moving quickly between different scenarios introduced by the film's TV host narrator.
What are similar movies to Around the World in 80 Beds?
Fans of Around the World in 80 Beds may enjoy similar exploitation films such as The Canterbury Tales (1972), Supervixens (1975), Up! (1976), Black Snake (1973), Eve and the Handyman (1961), and Finders Keepers, Lovers Weepers! (1968), all of which share comparable tones and genre sensibilities.
What language is Around the World in 80 Beds in?
Around the World in 80 Beds is primarily in German. It is a Swiss production with German as both the original and spoken language. The film was also released under the alternative title Mondo Erotico in Germany and Around the World in 80 Beds in the United States.
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