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Viva

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Viva

"They were housewives seeking kicks, in a world of swingers, orgies, booze and sin that was the sexual revolution!"

2008

2h 0m

5.1(37 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Abandoned by her husband, Barbi is dragged into trouble by her girlfriend, who spouts women's lib as she gets Barbi to discard her bra and go out on the town. Barbi becomes a Red Riding Hood in a sea of wolves, and quickly learns a lot more than she wanted to about nudist camps, the hippie scene, orgies, bisexuality, sadism, drugs, and bohemia.

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Anna Biller Productions

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Anna Biller

Anna Biller

Barbi / Viva

Jared Sanford

Jared Sanford

Mark

Bridget Brno

Bridget Brno

Sheila

Chad England

Rick

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

Sherman

Marcus DeAnda

Marcus DeAnda

Clyde

John Klemantaski

Arthur

Paolo Davanzo

Elmer

Veronica Alicino

Veronica Alicino

Miss Marker

Sam Bologna

Mr. Humphrey

Creative team

Directed by: Anna Biller
Written by: Anna Biller
Produced by: Jared Sanford
Anna Biller

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