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Schwarzer Nerz auf zarter Haut
The scientist Prof. Dr. Franz Hergarten has to leave his playmate, the blonde Lisa, at home, because he is supposed to bring highly explosive and important documents from Germany to New York as an important secret bearer and courier of a certain organization. An ocean liner is chosen as the means of transportation. German security forces are to accompany him and shield him from unwelcome strangers. Soon Hergarten realizes that some agents of hostile powers, who are also keen on the secret papers, are on him, using every trick and weapon imaginable - including women.
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Plot Summary
A young woman from a modest background inherits a significant fortune and enters the world of high society. As she navigates this new environment, she becomes involved in complex relationships and experiences a journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of love, wealth, and societal expectations. The film delves into her personal struggles and transformations within the opulent yet often superficial circles she inhabits.
Critical Reception
The film was a product of its time, aiming to blend eroticism with social commentary, a common approach in German cinema of the early 1970s. Reviews were mixed, with some appreciating its attempt at exploring taboo subjects and its visual style, while others criticized its narrative coherence and perceived exploitation of its themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its aesthetic and daring subject matter for its era.
Criticized for a sometimes convoluted plot and thematic depth.
Considered a notable example of German erotic drama from the period.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of German erotic dramas in the early 1970s that sought to push boundaries and explore sexuality more openly within mainstream cinema, often incorporating elements of social critique.
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