I Am Frigid... Why?

I Am Frigid... Why?

I Am Frigid... Why?

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I Am Frigid... Why?

"SHE WAS HOT ICE... Learn How She Melts..."

1972

1h 40m

4.1(13 votes)

Drama

Overview

Doris is a teenage virgin who is traumatized after being raped by her 2 "friends", a young man and his sister, leaving her with no interest in sex. Discouraged, she embarks on a journey of sexual awakening in hopes of curing herself.

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10 featured cast members

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Sandra Julien

Sandra Julien

Doris

Marie-Georges Pascal

Marie-Georges Pascal

Carla Chambon

Catherine Wagener

Catherine Wagener

Léa

Jean-Luc Terrade

Eric Chambon

Anne Kerylen

Anne Kerylen

Eva

Thierry Murzeau

Luc

Virginie Vignon

Virginie Vignon

Patricia

Robert Lombard

Robert Lombard

Monsieur Chambon

Arlette Poirier

Arlette Poirier

Madame Chambon

Frédérique Aubrée

Lina

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Directed by: Max Pécas
Written by: Max Pécas
Produced by: Max Pécas

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