Paprika(1991)
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Paprika Synopsis
In 1957 Trieste, a few months before the general ban on brothels, inexperienced country girl Mimma becomes Paprika to finance her useless boyfriend as a prostitute. Amid the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paprika drifts from one brothel to another as she learns the ropes and works her way up one client at a time. However, as Paprika embarks on a stormy journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, the sense that something is missing haunts her. Is Paprika meant to experience a passionate romance and solve the great mystery of true love?
Paprika (1991) is a drama and comedy film directed by Tinto Brass, released on February 13, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Debora Caprioglio, Stéphane Ferrara, Martine Brochard and Stéphane Bonnet. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 614 ratings.
- Director:
- Tinto Brass
- Writers:
- John Cleland, Bernardino Zapponi, Tinto Brass
- Producers:
- Augusto Caminito
- Cinematographer:
- Silvano Ippoliti
- Composer:
- Riz Ortolani
- Production:
- San Francisco Film, Scena Film
- Status:
- Released
Paprika (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paprika before you stream it.
Paprika Cast & Crew
Main cast
Debora Caprioglio
as Paprika
Stéphane Ferrara
as Rocco
Martine Brochard
as Madame Collette
Stéphane Bonnet
as Franco
- Rossana Gavinel
Rossana Gavinel
as Gina
Renzo Rinaldi
as Count Bastiano Rosasco
Nina Soldano
as Journalist
Clara Algranti
as Sciura Angelina
Luciana Cirenei
as Donna Olimpia
John Steiner
as Prince Ascanio Del Bardo
Valentine Demy
as Beba
Luigi Laezza
as Nino
Key crew
Directed by Tinto Brass, written by John Cleland, Bernardino Zapponi and Tinto Brass, produced by Augusto Caminito.
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Paprika Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 614 ratings.
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Paprika – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paprika online?
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Paprika (1991) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paprika?
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The main cast of Paprika (1991) includes Debora Caprioglio, Stéphane Ferrara, Martine Brochard, Stéphane Bonnet and Rossana Gavinel. The film was directed by Tinto Brass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paprika released?
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Paprika was released on February 13, 1991 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Paprika worth watching?
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Paprika (1991) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 614 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paprika?
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Yes. The official Paprika trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.