Madame X – An Absolute Ruler (1978)

Name: Madame X – An Absolute Ruler
Genre: Fantasy
Released: 1978
Duration: 141 min
Rating: 3.8
Cast: Tabea Blumenschein, Roswitha Janz, Monika von Cube, Irena von Lichtenstein, Yvonne Rainer

2h 21m Germany

Fantasy

Plot

Madame X, a fearsome pirate leader, lures women seeking excitement by advertising a life of "gold, love, and adventure" aboard her ship, the Orlando. Among the eclectic group drawn to her call are a discontented housewife, a glamorous diva, and an artist portrayed by Yvonne Rainer. Their journey begins as a quest for liberation and self-discovery but soon spirals into chaos, as they find themselves entangled in Madame X's cruel and sensual exploits. The adventure proves both thrilling and perilous, leading to unforeseen consequences for the crew.

Cast

Tabea Blumenschein Roswitha Janz Monika von Cube Irena von Lichtenstein Yvonne Rainer Hella Utesch Lutze Ulrike Ottinger Claudia Skoda Mackay Taylor Jean Matelot Frank Ripploh