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Wild Orchid (1989)

 -  Drama | Romance  -  27 April 1990 (USA)
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A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters.

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Cast

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Claudia Dennis
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Emily Reed
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Hanna Munch
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Otto Munch
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Flavio
Jens Peter ...
Volleyball Player
Antonio Mario Silva Da Silva ...
Rambo
Paul Land ...
Big Sailor
Michael Villella ...
Elliot Costa
Bernardo Jablonski ...
Roberto
Luiz Lobo ...
Juan
Lester Berman ...
Interviewer #1
Steven Kaminsky ...
Interviewer #2
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Storyline

Emily, a raw recruit to a law firm is sent to Brazil with Claudia to help finalise a real estate deal. Emily is innocent and vulnerable, and when she's left in Rio with Wheeler, a milionaire with an unusual outlook on life, Emily is shocked and intrigued by the sex antics to which she is exposed. Written by Rob Hartill

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sex | millionaire | brazil | lawyer | passion | See more »

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Drama | Romance

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Release Date:

27 April 1990 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Orquídea Selvagem  »

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$11,060,485 (USA)
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Trivia

In a 2004 interview, Carré Otis denied the rumors that suggested the infamous last sex scene was real. See more »

Goofs

In the end, when Wheeler and Emily ride off on the Harley, Wheeler is wearing a leather vest in some shots, and a long sleeved leather jacket in others. See more »

Quotes

Claudia Lirones: Tell him to take his pants off.
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"BIRD BOY"
Written by Nana Vasconcelos
Performed by Nana Vasconcelos and The Bushdancers
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beautiful erotic film
9 November 2009 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

The biggest thing about this movie is how beautiful it is. Yes, symbols are somehow too transparent, plot and music a bit cheesy,a bit too superficial, but it is so beautiful that you kinda forget those things. actors are beautiful , setting is beautiful, sex scenes are beautiful. Very sensual, but making-love-in-the-light-of-a-setting-sun-on-the-beach kinda way. however the funny thing is that you will enjoy the film nevertheless and not only because of sex, but somehow this film is appealing. thought you understand the flaws of this film, you still get aesthetic pleasure on some basic, unspoiled by good taste and good movies level. I like this film because it proves that good film can be made in any genre. You should remember that this is an erotic film. otherwise, if you expect an independent film about love, you should watch something else.


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