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The '81 softcore fever dream that invented the word 'sextravaganza.'
TMDB
70

Silky (1981)

vintage sleazegritty NYCsoap opera smut

Overview

The beautiful bombshell Merle Michaels takes us on a journey of her and some of her erotic friends' sexual exploits. Ms. Leonard's adventure details a day with her hairdresser and Robin Byrd plays a newly-wed who goes on a business trip with her husband.

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Content warning
sexual liberation vs. exploitationfemale friendship through pleasureurban isolation disguised as connection

Standout Aspects

Direction

Sarno's arty framing elevates beyond typical grindhouse.

Production

Genuine Manhattan locations before Times Square got Disneyfied.

Best for:Solo: Curious film history night with wine and irony.·Rewatch: Spot the Sarno signature slow-burn tension.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Explicit softcore content, though oddly demure by modern standards.
Joseph W. Sarno

Director

Joseph W. Sarno

ReleasedMar 24, 1981
Runtime1h 26m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight

Top Cast

Merle Michaels

Merle Michaels

Silky

Robin Byrd

Robin Byrd

Lola Haynes

Christine DeShaffer

Christine DeShaffer

Paula Phelps

Hillary Summers

Hillary Summers

Fran Winston

Bobby Astyr

Bobby Astyr

Pete

Ron Jeremy

Ron Jeremy

Tom Haynes

Dave Ruby

Dave Ruby

Room Service

David Savage

David Savage

Todd Prescott

Rick Iverson

Rick Iverson

Bellboy

Marc Valentine

Marc Valentine

Fifth Guy with Silky

Roy Stuart

Roy Stuart

Fourth Guy with Silky

George Payne

George Payne

First Guy with Silky

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Sarno was dubbed the 'Ingmar Bergman of 42nd Street' for his psychologically driven approach to adult cinema.

Trivia

Robin Byrd later became a NYC public access legend with her own show until 2020.

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