Private Lessons
"When EMANUELLE's Sylvia Kristel is your teacher the bedroom is the classroom"
Originally released in 1981. Private Lessons is a comedy/romance film. directed by Alan Myerson. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sylvia Kristel, Howard Hesseman, and Eric Brown
Synopsis
Phillip Filmore is a naive, 15-year-old, preoccupied with sex, who develops a crush on Nicole Mallow, the new 30-something, French housekeeper and sitter to look after him when Phillip's father is out of town for the summer on a "business" trip. But Mr. Filmore's unscrupulous chauffeur, Lester Lewis, takes advantage of Phillip's crush on Nicole to hire her to seduce the youth, then draws her into a plot to fake her own death in a blackmail scheme aimed to drain Phillip's trust fund.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (127 votes)
Budget
$2.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$26.3M
9.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,800,000
- Revenue
- $26,279,000
Production Companies
- Jensen Farley Pictures
- Barry & Enright Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Private Lessons about?
Phillip Filmore is a naive, 15-year-old, preoccupied with sex, who develops a crush on Nicole Mallow, the new 30-something, French housekeeper and sitter to look after him when Phillip's father is ...
Who directed Private Lessons?
Private Lessons was directed by Alan Myerson.
How long is Private Lessons?
Private Lessons has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Private Lessons released?
Private Lessons was released on May 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Private Lessons?
The main cast of Private Lessons includes Sylvia Kristel, Howard Hesseman, Eric Brown, Patrick Piccininni, Ed Begley Jr..
Is Private Lessons worth watching?
Private Lessons has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 127 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.