Last Tango In Paris

Marlon Brando plays Paul, a middle-aged American who goes to Paris after his estranged wife commits suicide. During a chance meeting with the alluring Jeanne (Schneider), Paul enters into a sadomasochistic, carnal relationship with her, indirectly attacking the hypocrisy all around him through his raw, outrageous sexual behavior. Controversial at the time of its release, "Last Tango In Paris" was banned in Italy for 11 years—its stars, director, and distributor were criminally charged for their involvement with the film, and in the United States "decency" leagues demanded that screenings be suspended. (Tricia Spears)