The Stud
Seen it?1978 | 96 min | Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 20 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and anyone who loves a strong drama. A good pick for a cozy night in.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
Fontaine Khaled is the London wife of wealthy Arab businessman Benjamin, whose money she blows on partying and on her nightclub, "The Hobo". She hires handsome Tony to manage her club, but it's understood that his job security is dependent on his satisfying her nymphomaniacal demands. He soon loses interest, and turns his attention to her stepdaughter Alexandra, who uses him to get back at Fontaine for cheating on her father.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$20 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Quentin Masters
- Joan CollinsFontaine Khaled
- Sue LloydVanessa Grant
- Walter GotellBen Khaled
- Oliver TobiasTony Blake
- Mark BurnsLeonard
- Doug FisherSammy
- Tony AllynHal
- Peter LukasIan Thane
- Natalie OgleMaddy
- Constantine GregoryLord Newton