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Infidelity American Style
Harold and Marge Wainwright are giving a company party, to which he has invited his brightest young men. The guests are tensely competing for a new vice-presidency, and in this basis conflict they reveal not only their secret thoughts and lusts, but show how much some men-and their wives-will sacrifice at the alter of success. In a bold new departure in exploitation films, S. N. Johnsen presents this incredibly frank and daring expose of the scandalous ways of life and love at the top of American business. "INFIDELITY AMERICAN-STYLE" deals with the new morality-which is as old as sin. Adulterous lovers, cheating wives, and all the strange perversions that money and power can buy. Dramatically explicitly, this film probes into the dark recesses of men's dreams, fears, and twisted fantasies.
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Plot Summary
A married advertising executive begins an affair with a young Black model, leading to complications when his wife discovers their relationship. The film explores themes of societal prejudices, marital dissatisfaction, and the consequences of extramarital affairs in the late 1960s.
Critical Reception
Infidelity American Style received a mixed reception, with some critics praising its attempt to tackle controversial racial and social themes for its time, while others found its narrative predictable and its characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly varied, reflecting the era's complex attitudes towards interracial relationships and adultery.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its timely exploration of sensitive social issues.
Criticized for a conventional plot and less-than-compelling character development.
Seen as a product of its era, with some dated perspectives.
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Fun Fact
The film was notable for its relatively open portrayal of an interracial relationship during a time when such themes were often handled with caution or avoided in mainstream cinema.
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