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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Craig Sheffer | ... | Joseph | |
| Sheryl Lee | ... | Maria | |
| Terence Stamp | ... | Baltazar | |
| Casey Siemaszko | ... | Tanner | |
| Spalding Gray | ... | Alfred | |
| Leigh Taylor-Young | ... | Redhead | |
| Lois Chiles | ... | Eva | |
| Blu Mankuma | ... | Nick | |
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Ken Camroux-Taylor | ... | Hank (as Ken Camroux) |
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Pamela Perry | ... | Dottie |
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Eli Gabay | ... | Carlos |
| Molly Parker | ... | Connie | |
| Hiro Kanagawa | ... | Doctor | |
| Merrilyn Gann | ... | Motel Woman | |
| Gillian Barber | ... | Therapist | |
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Storyline
Joseph and Maria are married for six months and Maria still has never had an orgasm with her husband. They begin to visit mysterious doctor Baltazar who teaches them how to reach ecstasy in sex. Written by Anonymous
Plot Keywords:
rape victim | sexually dissatisfied wife | sex | vagina | bare breasts |Taglines:
Love is only the beginning.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for graphic sex scenes with strong sex-related dialogue, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 April 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Au-delà du désir See more »Filming Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaEdit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$54,547, 8 June 1997, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$207,751, 29 June 1997Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written by John Madara (as John Madera) & Dave White
Performed by Lesley Gore
Published by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)
Courtesy of Mercury Records by arrangement with PolyGram Film and Television Licensing
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Crazy Credits
Special Thanks to INDIA. See more »Alternate Versions
Some more explicit shots were omitted from the sex scenes to earn an "R" rating, replacing the MPAA's previous "NC-17" rating. See more »Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Con Air/Bliss/Buddy/The Pillow Book/The Quiet Room (1997) See more »Soundtracks
You Don't Own MeWritten by John Madara (as John Madera) & Dave White
Performed by Lesley Gore
Published by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)
Courtesy of Mercury Records by arrangement with PolyGram Film and Television Licensing
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I see this movie on TV...For three times. I was touched. It is a masterpiece...
I am a psychotherapist and first of all, I am a soul of a woman. I would recommended " Bliss " to my patients. I am sure that only special people can really feel this movie.
I felt every touch between Joseph and Maria. First time when I see it, I was fall in love with Craig Sheffer. His performed was exceptionally also the Sheryl Lee performed. It is rich in sensuality and emotions.
I cannot find the right words...This movie are worth watching. Moreover, feel it! I will try to find more movies like this one. However, I think it does not exist.