Turkish Passion
Genres
Overview
A young woman’s passion forms the basis of this erotic Spanish drama adapted from a popular novel by Antonio Gala. The night before Desideria’s marriage, her girl friends give her some valuable advice on sex. The marriage takes place, and while it is generally happy, her husband Ramiro suffers from sexual dysfunction and Desideria is frustrated. The two end up on holiday in Istanbul with two friends. Desideria falls madly in love with the sensual ambiance of the ancient, teeming city. She begins a passionate affair with a handsome Turkish guide, Yaman. Upon her return home, she learns that she is pregnant. Ramiro agrees to support the child, but unfortunately it dies in infancy and the grieving Desideria flees for Istanbul to find her lover. She finds him and they renew their torrid affair. Later she learns some distressing things about Yaman, but this does not stop her from becoming his sexual slave and a call girl for wealthy carpet sellers.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$3777141
Runtime
112 min
Release Date
1994-11-18
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
50
Vote Average
5.45
Ana Belén
Desideria
Georges Corraface
Yaman
Ramón Madaula
Ramiro
Sílvia Munt
Laura
Blanca Apilánez
Felisa
Francis Lorenzo
Marcelo
Helio Pedregal
Arturo
Loles León
Paulina
Rasim Öztekin
Hermano de Yamán
Güzin Özipek
Madre de Yamán
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Blanche
Patrick Guillemin
Denís
Cem Baseskioglu
Alain
Juan Gea
Iván
José Cerro
Padre Alonso
Claude Brosset
Hombre gordo
Selçuk Uluergüven
Sr. Dupont
Susana Buen
Enfermera
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Doctor
Miguel Palenzuela
Pediatra
Mercedes Talegón
Guía
Kemal İnci
Administrador
Jordi Dauder
Ginecólogo
Erol Atac
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