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Wild Orchid (1989)

R 105 min  -  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.

Director:

Zalman King
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mickey Rourke ...
Jacqueline Bisset ...
Claudia Dennis
Carré Otis ...
Emily Reed
Assumpta Serna ...
Hanna Munch
Bruce Greenwood ...
Oleg Vidov ...
Otto Munch
Milton Gonçalves ...
Flavio
Jens Peter Jens Peter ...
Volleyball Player
Antonio Mario Silva Da Silva Antonio Mario Silva Da Silva ...
Rambo
Paul Land Paul Land ...
Big Sailor
Michael Villella Michael Villella ...
Elliot Costa
Bernardo Jablonski Bernardo Jablonski ...
Roberto
Luiz Lobo Luiz Lobo ...
Juan
Lester Berman Lester Berman ...
Interviewer #1
Steven Kaminsky 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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Sex | Lawyer | Millionaire | Brazil | Undressing  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Portuguese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Orquídea Selvagem See more »

Filming Locations:

Bahia, Brazil See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,646,000 (USA) (29 April 1990) (819 Screens)

Gross:

$11,060,485 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Vision PDG See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Ontario)  | USA: (unrated version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Brooke Shields turned down the role of Emily because she knew that nudity would be required. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: 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

Emily Reed: Why this? Why all the trouble?
James Wheeler: Because I'm interested in you.
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Soundtracks

"TWISTIN' WITH ANNIE"
Written by Hank Ballard & Andy Paley
Performed by Hank Ballard See more »