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The Girls of the Copacabana (1981): Cast

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The Girls of the Copacabana is a 1981 comedy directed by Jesús Franco, starring Michele Hermet as Juanita Martinez, Jérôme Foulon and Lina Romay. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

The Girls of the Copacabana (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Jesús Franco
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Girls of the Copacabana About?

The premise of The Girls of the Copacabana without spoilers.

Three disillusioned Parisian students—Juanita, Jean and Hans—travel to Brazil hoping for sexual escapades, only to discover that wishful fantasies can become reality. The film follows their pursuit of sexual adventures amid the vibrant atmosphere of Copacabana. Director Jess Franco presents this erotic coming‑of‑age tale.

The Girls of the Copacabana Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • z movie
  • exploitation film
  • sexploitation film
  • sexploitation
  • sex comedy
  • spanish sex comedy
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female pubic hair
  • rio de janeiro brazil
  • friendship
  • jealousy
+21 more
  • prostitute
  • casual sex
  • hanging from a ledge
  • flirting
  • beach
  • reference to ludwig van beethoven
  • reference to voltaire
  • father daughter relationship
  • father son relationship
  • poker
  • softcore
  • sex scene
  • shower
  • vacation
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • guitar
  • lesbianism
  • lesbian sex
  • female nudity
  • menage a trois
  • erotica
Cast & crew

The Girls of the Copacabana Cast & Characters

Michele Hermet leads the cast as Juanita Martinez, with Jérôme Foulon as Hans and Lina Romay as Lia. Directed by Jesús Franco; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Girls of the Copacabana

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The Girls of the Copacabana Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Las chicas de Copacabana” and “科帕卡巴纳的女儿”.

Also known as
  • Las chicas de Copacabana
  • 科帕卡巴纳的女儿
  • Девочки Копакабаны

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The Girls of the Copacabana FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Girls of the Copacabana, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Girls of the Copacabana?

The Girls of the Copacabana runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Girls of the Copacabana released?

The Girls of the Copacabana was released on April 1, 1981.

Who directed The Girls of the Copacabana?

The Girls of the Copacabana was directed by Jesús Franco.

More films by Jesús Franco

Who is in the cast of The Girls of the Copacabana?

The Girls of the Copacabana stars Michele Hermet as Juanita Martinez, Jérôme Foulon as Hans and Lina Romay as Lia, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Girls of the Copacabana have a post-credit scene?

No. The Girls of the Copacabana has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Girls of the Copacabana in?

The original language of The Girls of the Copacabana is French.

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