Adonis-like Peter Gallagher (as Michael Pappas) and gorgeous blonde girlfriend Daryl Hannah (as Cathy Featherstone) go to the Greek islands, for a hot vacation. Despite their youth and beauty, the couple feels their sexual sparkplug needs recharging. Ms. Hannah reads a "How to
" book, and introduces some bondage and candle wax into the relationship. But, after seeing sexy French sunbather Valérie Quennessen (as Lina), Mr. Gallagher has a better idea!
Writer/director Randal Kleiser's "Summer Lovers" is more of a modeling than a film assignment for the three stars; but, to their credit, they try to act, as well as look, good. The lovely location footage is adorned by acres of young, tanned skin. A generous amount of nudity is on display. Soft core rock tunes and protruding Greek sculptures attempt to pound home a point, but there isn't much going down, here. And, the leading ladies never really hook up, on-screen.
It's nice to see veteran babe Barbara Rush (as Jean Featherstone) and former "Lucy"-extra Carole Cook (as Barbara Foster) give the storyline a kick the pants, when they discover the ménage à trois. Ms. Rush and Ms. Cook are always an asset. Hans van Tongeren, who was a promising young actor, has a good supporting role (as Jan Tolin); sadly, he committed suicide around the time this film was released. These interesting asides don't make the film anything greater than lightweight fluff, however.
**** Summer Lovers (1982) Randal Kleiser ~ Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, Valérie Quennessen
Writer/director Randal Kleiser's "Summer Lovers" is more of a modeling than a film assignment for the three stars; but, to their credit, they try to act, as well as look, good. The lovely location footage is adorned by acres of young, tanned skin. A generous amount of nudity is on display. Soft core rock tunes and protruding Greek sculptures attempt to pound home a point, but there isn't much going down, here. And, the leading ladies never really hook up, on-screen.
It's nice to see veteran babe Barbara Rush (as Jean Featherstone) and former "Lucy"-extra Carole Cook (as Barbara Foster) give the storyline a kick the pants, when they discover the ménage à trois. Ms. Rush and Ms. Cook are always an asset. Hans van Tongeren, who was a promising young actor, has a good supporting role (as Jan Tolin); sadly, he committed suicide around the time this film was released. These interesting asides don't make the film anything greater than lightweight fluff, however.
**** Summer Lovers (1982) Randal Kleiser ~ Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, Valérie Quennessen