The Seduction of Dr. Fugazzi (2009)

Director:

October Kingsley

Writer:

October Kingsley (writer)

Genre:

Thriller

Tagline:

A strange, twisted psycho-sexual thriller depicting one woman's depraved descent into madness and mayhem!!!!

Plot:

Dr. Anna Fugazzi seems to have the perfect life, but her deepest, darkest secret is beginning to resurface and only Detective Rowland can bring her back from the edge.

Plot Keywords:

Violence | Dominatrix | Bare Chested Male Bondage | Perversion | Psychological Torture

Cast

Faye Dunaway	...	Detective Rowland
October Kingsley	...	Dr. Anna Fugazzi
Jeff Van Atta	...	Maynard Townsend
Craig Banks	...	Pete Ryker
Jereme Leason	...	Leonard
Steve Larkin	...	Professor Elam
Gary-7	...	Mr. Carducci
Christie Lynn Smith	...	Madame Tulare
Martha Smith	...	Kitty Carloff
Joe Nicchi	...	Zephyr
Greg 'G-Spot' Siebel	...	Python
Cheryl Tsai	...	Grace Chen

Also Known As:

Dr. Fugazzi (USA) (working title) (USA) (copyright title)

Runtime:

USA:96 min (original version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | English

Color:

Color | Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo (35 mm prints)

Certification:

USA:Not Rated (original rating) | USA:R

Company:

October Kingsley Films

Trivia:

In the original shooting script, the character of "Detective Rowland" was written to be portrayed as a "thin, pale, nervous-looking, 35-year old MAN". During the film's casting process, the director October Kingsley concluded that there were just too many male characters in the film, and not enough strong female characters. Kingsley decided to offer the crucial role of "Detective Rowland" to Hollywood legend Faye Dunaway instead of casting yet another typical male in the role. Dunaway read the script and within 24-hours after reading the script, Faye Dunaway accepted the role of "Detective Rowland".

Quotes:

Professor Elam: [nodding slightly] Yes, you do look a little "peekish" my dear... and quite frankly, I have always wondered...
Dr. Anna Fugazzi: Wondered about what?
Professor Elam: Is there truly peace and order behind that calm exterior, or do you simply control your neurosis better than most people?
Dr. Anna Fugazzi: Is that a question or an observation, Professor Elam?
Professor Elam: Whichever you prefer, my dear.

Inside The Crazy World Of Dr. Fugazzi

Let's just say it right here and now: This film is a visual feast for the eyes. I don't care if you love it or hate it, you simply can't take away that fact. "The Seduction of Dr. Fugazzi" is an original debauchery of a film. It is about as far from the forgettable fluff of mainstream Hollywood cinema as you can get, and as weird as it is, it strikes a chord deep in the human psyche. I don't think anyone could experience this film without being affected in some way, either extreme love or extreme hate. This beautiful, experimental, visual feast comes as close to depicting a surreal dream as any non-Hollywood film ever could, and maybe ever will! This film is not really a typical movie in the sense that it resembles a surreal work of art in its own right. The strange characters and the settings are unforgettable, and are as strange as they are familiar. The story is slow-moving, but steadily builds with the fury of a small hurricane. The film walks a tightrope somewhere between the reality of the world we know, and a horrific reality that we would much rather not deal with. How vivid is your imagination and how open-minded are you to experience the world of Dr. Fugazzi? These are some of the questions the viewer needs to ask before they even begin watching the film. October Kingsley is a fine example of a film maker who isn't afraid to take huge risks, and the fact that legendary actress Faye Dunaway agreed to do this film is proof of that. That's how cult masterpieces are made.