Once Is Not Enough
Once Is Not Enough

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Once Is Not Enough

1975
Movie
121 min
English

An over-the-hill movie producer marries a wealthy, spiteful woman and closeted lesbian just to please his spoiled daughter who then, in an attempt to spite him, seduces both a wealthy playboy and a local screenwriter.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Director: Guy GreenGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A wealthy and powerful American tycoon, Mike Hudson, tries to keep his spoiled daughter, January, away from a rodeo cowboy and a drug-addicted British film producer. His attempts to control her life lead to a series of dramatic and often tragic events as January struggles to find her own identity and happiness.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot overly melodramatic and the characters unsympathetic. Audience reception was also lukewarm, contributing to its poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its over-the-top melodrama and thinly drawn characters.

  • Seen as a prime example of the excessive and sensationalist films of the era.

  • Performances were considered by some to be decent, but couldn't save the weak material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally negative, with common complaints focusing on the unbelievable plot and the unlikeable nature of the main characters. Some viewers found the film to be dated and lacking in substance.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Jacqueline Susann, who was known for her sensational bestsellers like 'Valley of the Dolls'.

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