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The Pleasure Girls
A trio of models enjoy a weekend of parties, blossoming friendships, and romantic encounters in London. Starring Ian McShane and Klaus Kinski.
Director: Gerry O'Hara
Overview
Sally (Francesca Annis) moves to London to pursue a modelling career. She moves in with Angela (Anneke Wills) and Dee (Suzanna Leigh) and the trio discover the world of Swinging London over the course of a weekend filled with parties, blossoming friendships, and romantic encounters with Keith (Ian McShane) and Nikko (Klaus Kinski). Sexy drama from cult British director Gerry O’Hara.
This title is also available on DVD / Blu-ray in the BFI’s Flipside collection.
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