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The Loss of Sexual Innocence (1999)

R  106 min  -  Drama   -  29 April 1999 (Germany)
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Confused, non-linear film tells the sexual story of a film director from his life at age 5, age 12, age 16... See full summary »

Director:

Mike Figgis

Writer:

Mike Figgis

Stars:

Julian Sands, Saffron Burrows and Stefano Dionisi
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julian Sands ...
Adult Nic
Saffron Burrows ...
English / Italian Twin
Stefano Dionisi Stefano Dionisi ...
Luca
Kelly Macdonald ...
Susan
Gina McKee ...
Susan's Mother
Jonathan Rhys Meyers ...
Nic, aged 16
Bernard Hill ...
Susan's Father
Rossy de Palma ...
Blind Woman
John Cowey John Cowey ...
Nic, aged 5
Nina McKay Nina McKay ...
Mixed Race Girl
Dickson Osa-Omorogbe Dickson Osa-Omorogbe ...
Wangi
Jock Gibson Cowl Jock Gibson Cowl ...
Old Colonial Man
Justin Chadwick ...
Flash Man
Femi Ogunbanjo Femi Ogunbanjo ...
Adam
Hanne Klintoe Hanne Klintoe ...
Eve
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Storyline

Confused, non-linear film tells the sexual story of a film director from his life at age 5, age 12, age 16, a man embarking on his first film in 1950's Tunisia, and finally to his current life. Along the way he has sexual exploits with an older woman as a teen, gets involved with an Italian couple Tunisia that culminates in the killing of a local boy and the brutal revenge murder of the woman, and ultimately is married to a cold woman. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Tunisia | Italian | Murder | 1950s | Pain  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual images, pervasive nudity, violence and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

La fin de l'innocence sexuelle See more »

Filming Locations:

Northumberland, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$50,354 (USA) (30 May 1999) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$399,793 (USA) (29 August 1999)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Newmarket Capital Group, Red Mullet Productions, Summit Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Trivia

The film was made on an extremely low budget and scenes supposedly set amidst the "red soil" of Nigeria were actually filmed in the Northumbrian countryside, near Morpeth (UK) See more »

Soundtracks

"Der Dichter spricht"
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by Joanna MacGregor See more »