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Private Lessons (1981)
Released By: MCA Universal Home Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MCA Universal Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Alan Myerson
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Ed Begley, Jr., Eric Brown, Howard Hesseman, Sylvia Kristel
Published ID: 371548
UPC: 012236187882,
Plot: Penned by Dan Greenburg, Private Lessons details the plight of a rich, fifteen-year-old boy (Eric Brown) whose French maid (Sylvia Kristel of the Emmanuelle series) is hired to teach him the finer points of l'amour. A contrived subplot involving a blackmail scheme complicates matters but really only serves as padding between the erotic scenes. In the end, the boy ends up wiser for the wear in more ways than one as he learns all the sordid details. Typical of many early '80s adolescent-oriented T & A films, this entry includes plenty of leering nudity and debauchery, although it seems comparatively tame compared with many others. Surprisingly, Private Lessons was a box-office hit at the time of its release; presumably, many film-goers had seen Kristel in her role as Emmanuelle, although they would have been disappointed to learn a body-double stood in during her love scenes in this case. A similarly-themed film, My Tutor, was released soon after. ~ Jeremy Beday, All Movie Guide
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Private Lessons
Added 7/15/2009

I may not be a great judge for this movie because I am a sucker for teen sex comedies. As in the film "My Tutor" (which I also own), a younger man seduces (or is being seduced in this case)his beautiful older teacher who stays with him all summer to get an education he did not expect to get! if you want great film making, skip this. If you want a 1 and 1/2 hour escape with a great late 70's soundtrack, then you might enjoy this.
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A true classic, but...
Added 6/5/2009

Private Lessons 25th anniversary edition is a must-have! But I felt somewhat deceived due to the censorship on Kristel's front nudity. It's simply a crime against the movie and her beauty... When I first saw that blur covering her parts I thought: "If they show the movie on television without any cuts, how come they decide to make cuts precisely for the anniversary edition?" This is why I gave only 4 stars.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
Cute sexual Coming of Age film
Added 3/30/2009

This is a cute coming of age movie. This 1981 film could be rated PG13 these days. It is for 1981 drive in movie standards, where I saw this film the first time. So a classic sexual film, I would not bet the farm. If you are looking for great filmmaking, this isnt it..it is just a great coming of age comedy with a lot of sexual overtones.

Loosely based upon Dan Greenburg's novel Philly, this cute coming age of age comedy about a 15 year old who need to get women expierence. The funniest scenes is with Sylvia Kristel trying to teach Eric Brown's Philly sexual lesson.

Howard Hessemen (who was at the rime this film was out played Dr Johnny Fever on WKRP) channeled his inner sleezy as Lester in this film. Ed Begley Jr outgrew his Disney image played Jack

So if you have 90 minutes for lite adult-ist fare, this one is for you

Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD


1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Good harmless fun
Added 11/18/2008

funny, erotic, pretty good for a low budget film. Its over 25 years old, I'm suprised I had not heard of it before.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
nice funny movie
Added 1/12/2008

i was looking for this movie since long time and i found it on amazon site
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Private Lessons
Added 7/15/2009

I may not be a great judge for this movie because I am a sucker for teen sex comedies. As in the film "My Tutor" (which I also own), a younger man seduces (or is being seduced in this case)his beautiful older teacher who stays with him all summer to get an education he did not expect to get! if you want great film making, skip this. If you want a 1 and 1/2 hour escape with a great late 70's soundtrack, then you might enjoy this.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A true classic, but...
Added 6/5/2009

Private Lessons 25th anniversary edition is a must-have! But I felt somewhat deceived due to the censorship on Kristel's front nudity. It's simply a crime against the movie and her beauty... When I first saw that blur covering her parts I thought: "If they show the movie on television without any cuts, how come they decide to make cuts precisely for the anniversary edition?" This is why I gave only 4 stars.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
Cute sexual Coming of Age film
Added 3/30/2009

This is a cute coming of age movie. This 1981 film could be rated PG13 these days. It is for 1981 drive in movie standards, where I saw this film the first time. So a classic sexual film, I would not bet the farm. If you are looking for great filmmaking, this isnt it..it is just a great coming of age comedy with a lot of sexual overtones.

Loosely based upon Dan Greenburg's novel Philly, this cute coming age of age comedy about a 15 year old who need to get women expierence. The funniest scenes is with Sylvia Kristel trying to teach Eric Brown's Philly sexual lesson.

Howard Hessemen (who was at the rime this film was out played Dr Johnny Fever on WKRP) channeled his inner sleezy as Lester in this film. Ed Begley Jr outgrew his Disney image played Jack

So if you have 90 minutes for lite adult-ist fare, this one is for you

Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD


1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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