The Story Of Joanna, Uncut (1975)

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Description: A millionaire begins a sadomasochistic relationship with a naive young woman.
Scene Breakdowns
Scene 1. Terri Hall, Jamie Gillis
Scene 2. Terri Hall, Steve Lark
Scene 3. Terri Hall, John Bush, John Koven, Bob Stevens
Scene 4. 3 faceless persons, Terri Hall
Scene 5. Terri Hall, Zebedy Colt
Scene 6. Juliet Graham, Terri Hall
Scene 7. Terri Hall, Jamie Gillis
Scene 8. Terri Hall, 3 faceless guys
Scene 9. Jamie Gillis, Zebedy Colt
Reviews:
Gerard Damiano directed two hardcore porn classics before directing this film - those being the influential Deep Throat and The Devil in Miss Jones, but for my money; The Story of Joanna blows them both out of the water and is the best and most erotic of the three. The film apparently takes influence from the classic French tale of sadomasochism 'The Story of O' and focuses on a strange relationship between two people. There isn't really a story to speak of as it's more just a premise from which the director springs all the sadomasochism and sex scenes. Basically, what we have is a rich aristocrat named Jason and his maid a submissive woman named Joanna. Their relationship begins in the aftermath of a meal in which Joanna proclaims that everybody needs to be loved, and Jason responds by bending her over a table and having his way with her. Jason then informs Joanna that despite her love for him, he will never love her back but still exposes her to all sorts of cruelty including bondage and sex with other lovers.

The film has a classical setting and it's almost like the director was spoofing the classic romance pictures as the mood, music and performances all adhere to a higher level than what is usually expected from a porn film. This is one of my favourite things about The Story of Joanna; it does feel very high quality and it bodes really well with the sadomasochistic sex scenes. Both the leads approach the film well and put in good performances. Terri Hall is absolutely beautiful and fits into the title role well and convinces as the submissive side of the central relationship. In contrast, Jamie Gillis is mysterious and brooding as the dominant partner which bodes well later on when the twist in the tale is revealed. The sex scenes are of course what most people will see the film for and the director clearly knows how to film something erotically as the sex in this movie is very good. It's also not overused and actually feels like the director is holding back on it at times; which is actually refreshing as porn with wall to wall sex can be a bit dull. Overall, this is a fantastic porn film and comes highly recommend; I'd rate it the second best S&M themed porn after the masterpiece The Punishment of Anne.

Director Gerard Damiano's take-off on the French classic 'The Story of O' ranks among the best hardcore features of the 70s. Terri Hall stars as Joanna, a sexually naive beauty whose life takes a sensual turn when she meets debauched European aristocrat Jamie Gillis. Gillis brings her back to his gothic castle, where he puts her through a series of sexually-charged trials in order to prove her love. Terri Hall is perfect in the role, with a wide-eyed and expressive face that registers the proper amount of shock and sizzle as she's led into Gillis' misogynistic and depraved world. As Terri is led further and further into Gillis' wanton web, she experiences lust and pleasure as she never has before. Whether at the hands of an unknown man, in a romantic rendezvous with Gillis' bisexual manservant Zebedy Colt, or engaged in a bondage-laced tryst with Gillis himself, Terri Hall finds herself in the throes of a sensual spell from which there is no escape. While the film can be a bit rough at times, there's no denying the care and passion that went into its making. All of the actors are superb, the sets are magnificently atmospheric, and the plot contains its fair share of twists and turns. A great pick for anyone into B & D style sex or male-dominant mayhem.

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