Burning Desire
Burning Desire

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Burning Desire

1983
Movie
Adult · 18+
79 min
English

Burning Desire(s) will scorch your eyeballs! Jill Hunter and Tony Ellis, our prim and proper young guides present the revealing world of eroticism with a devilish twist; their contract with a gentleman to act out their imaginative fantasies on film. These diligent newcomers layout quite a spread. With the help of such SuperStars as the insatiable Becky Savage, fair-haired Cherry Adams, the sultry Maria Tortuga and a ray of Sunshine; they deliver a goldmine of sexual encounters that runs from the sensual to the outrageous! Watersports, shaved slits, a policeman making an arrest, and more, are all captured in this explicit non-stop movie. Burning Desire(s) with its talented cast of foxy ladies and well-hung men is a red hot film that will exceed your wildest fantasies! Don't miss it, it's devilishly good!!

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: VariousGenres: Romance, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A successful but lonely magazine editor, Eleanor, finds herself caught between two very different men. One is a charming but unreliable artist, and the other is a more stable, pragmatic lawyer. As she navigates her complex romantic life, Eleanor must confront her own desires and decide what she truly wants in a partner and in life.

Critical Reception

Burning Desire received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Candice Bergen's portrayal of the conflicted protagonist. The film's blend of romance and comedy was appreciated by some, while others found the plot somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Candice Bergen delivers a compelling performance as a woman torn between two lovers.

  • The film offers a lighthearted and occasionally witty exploration of modern romance.

  • Some critics found the storyline to be formulaic and lacking in true emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the performances and the romantic storyline, though some noted it was a fairly standard romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's original screenplay underwent several revisions to better capture the nuances of the characters' relationships.

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