Movie

Once Is Not Enough

1975 · 121 min

A glossy, melodramatic wallow in wealth and bad decisions, watchable for its campy excess and star power.

Tagline: They fly first-class. They eat in the most elegant restaurants. They make deals that will astound you. They make love that will shock you.
Overview: An over-the-hill movie producer marries a wealthy, spiteful woman and closeted lesbian just to please his spoiled daughter who then, in an attempt to spite him, seduces both a wealthy playboy and a local screenwriter.
How it feels: Melancholic, campy, romantic and cynical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, obsession, class, betrayal
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
obsession
class
betrayal
identity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong