''The Tale of Tiffany Lust'', also known as ''Body Lust'', is a 1979 American adult erotic film. The film was directed by Radley Metzger (as "Henry Paris", uncredited) and filmed in several elaborate locations in New York City. The film was released during the Golden Age of Porn (inaugurated by the 1969 release of Andy Warhol ''

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'') in the United States, at a time of "

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and Bob Hope) and taken seriously by film critics (like

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Betty, a friend, suggests that Tiffany, a housewife seeking a way to enrich her love life, see Florence Nightingale on her radio show where guests are welcome to enjoy erotic activities in front of a live audience. Later, Tiffany discovers that her husband is enjoying similar activities of his own.

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as Guest #19 * Desiree Cousteau as Girl in Bar * Dominique Saint Claire as Tiffany * George Payne as Tiffany's Husband * Ron Jeremy as Guest #9 * Samantha Fox as Girl in Sauna *

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as Florence Nightgale * Veronica Hart as Betty

Notes

According to one film reviewer, Radley Metzger's films, including those made during the Golden Age of Porn (1969–1984), are noted for their "lavish design, witty

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s, and a penchant for the unusual camera angle". Another reviewer noted that his films were "highly artistic — and often cerebral ... and often featured gorgeous cinematography". Film and audio works by Metzger have been added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.

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* . {{DEFAULTSORT:Tale of Tiffany Lust, The American erotic films Films directed by Radley Metzger 1979 films 1970s pornographic films 1970s English-language films 1970s American films

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