Liberty (1972)
**Title: Liberty (1972)
- Film Overview and Review****Summary:**"Liberty" is a 1972 adult film directed by James Wilson, featuring notable performances by Candy Samples and Tom Stone. The film presents the story of a young sailor, Archie, who embarks on a three-day weekend pass from the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. The narrative explores his interactions with various women, including a seductive actress, a barmaid, and a hippie girl, against a backdrop of themes related to freedom and personal choice.
Plot Synopsis: 1. Archie, the sailor, visits The American Girl strip bar where he encounters Olive Walcott dancing.
- He is approached by bartender Sandy Dempsey, who invites him for a night out. 3. Candy Samples, playing a more experienced woman, seduces Archie and performs a private striptease, leading to explicit sexual encounters. Archie is subsequently dismissed by Candy, who claims an important producer is visiting her. 4. Afterward, he is taken to Sandy's place for further intimacy. However, a lack of clear dialogue due to poor sound quality leaves some emotional reactions cryptic. 5. Archie then meets a barefoot hippie girl, Roshell Rush, who shares her anti-war sentiments and dreams of heading to Canada. After spending the night together, Archie ultimately decides to return to his military duties, reflecting on the impact of his experiences.
Reception: The film has been described as a crude but well-acted piece of adult cinema, with an underlying message that resonates beyond its explicit content. It is noted for its raw, unpolished quality, which some viewers find endearing. The overall production is marred by poor sound quality and video clarity, yet it stands out as a significant work from its era.
Technical Information:
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Video Quality: Marginal clarity with noticeable degradation; rated 4.5/10 for clarity and 5/10 for color accuracy.
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Format: MKV, with a bitrate of 2.3 Mb/s and a resolution of 624 x 464.
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Audio: AAC with 2 channels.
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Conclusion:"Liberty" is appreciated as a noteworthy example of early adult feature films that combine explicit content with thematic depth, making it a unique entry in adult cinema history.
