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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Founded in 1979, VCX has been one of the premier names in erotic films on home video for close to 50 years. With a vast catalog of genre classics, featuring star making performances and top quality direction, these meticulously restored Blu-ray editions will present the VCX library as never before seen.
Charli loves her husband Jack, and Jack adores his caring, beautiful wife. But the spark and spontaneity has vanished from their marriage, particularly when it comes to their sex life. Their connection appears to be falling apart and neither can figure out what to do. Charli’s best friend Janet and Jack’s coworker Al both try to encourage the lust lost between the couple, but still their eyes begin to stray and increasingly torrid fantasies of others start to dominate their minds. Can anything truly reunite this otherwise seemingly-perfect couple?
One of the essential crossover films of the early 1980s, CHARLI remains a testament to the sensual heights achieved by couples-oriented theatrical erotica just before home video claimed the industry. Directed by Stu Segall (as Godfrey Daniels) and featuring Annette Haven (China Girl), Eric Edwards (The Fireworks Woman), Lee Carroll (Anytime, Anyplace), an appearance from beloved character actor John Goff (Tammy & the T-Rex), and a masterful lead performance from Jesie St. James (Centerspread Girls), this sweet and deceptively simple story shows how true love can never be extinguished. VCX is proud to bring this all-American romance to Blu-ray, newly restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative.
directed by: Stu Segall
starring: Jesie St. James, Annette Haven, Eric Edward, Lee Carol
1981 / 78 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.580645 / 5 from 31 reviews.
Charli, a classic 1980s erotic film, is now available on Blu-ray with a 4K restoration from its original 35mm negative. The film, directed by Stu Segall and starring Jesie St. James, explores the challenges in a seemingly perfect marriage. The release includes special features such as an original theatrical trailer and double-sided artwork.
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"Charli (1981) is a wonderfully nostalgic slice of classic adult cinema, with plenty of vintage charm and an unmistakable early-’80s atmosphere. VCX gives this forgotten gem a welcome release that should appeal to collectors and fans of the era."
"The best thing this film has going for it is the acting. Otherwise, it's pretty disappointing, with some softcore scenes, marital issues serving as the basis for the plot, and an overall depressing tone. There are also no extras."
"Restoration is great, never looked better on home video. Comes with great slipcover and poster."
"Fun flick, Stu Segall made some decent movies, this one is no exception. And such a great cast, especially Annette Haven and Eric Edwards. Get this one!"
"There are plenty of in-depth reviews out there which will say it much better than I could, but this film is a bit different. It's more like an adult movie which your wife might not object to, rather than a masculine jizz all over her face kind of movie. Not my favourite adult film by a long way, but it's well worth a watch. Maybe I'll give it another watch and see if the story grows on me, as I was a bit out of sorts on the day I watched it!"
"This is definitely in the style of a couples film and is delicate to both perspectives of a relationship. It is shot attractively and Jesie St James with Eric Edward's are a brilliant pair to lead such a thing. Rather sensitive for the era. Lee Carroll spices up the whole thing as best she can but the whole affair never gets too raunchy. If you're wanting that then this really well made couples film made fall short despite being very good."
"Awesome soundtrack, transfer looks great, and overall just a solid release from VCX!"
"Another solid VCX release. Restoration is as good as one expects. Nostalghia for us older folks. Two thumbs..."
"Playing its marital drama surprisingly straight while filling the cracks with increasingly horny fantasies. The story is pretty thin and the earnestness occasionally tips into cornball territory, but that’s also where much of its charm comes from. The contrast between the couple’s mundane routine and their wildly liberated fantasies makes for some genuinely funny moments. More romantic than expected, more playful than it initially appears, and probably most interesting as an early attempt to make porn explicitly about the fantasies and frustrations of couples rather than simply putting a married couple around the sex."
"I’ve not seen this film before, but the presentation looks amazing and the film quality is next level. I also really like the quality of the exterior artwork and packaging."
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