Tinto Brass originally planned this film as a straightforward adaptation of John Cleland's "Fanny Hill", but after a number of years in development hell, he rewrote the screenplay and updated the setting to 1950s Italy. Still, the film manages to stay more faithful to Cleland's novel than most 'official' adaptations.
Named #5 on the list of 10 Best Sexploitation Movies of All Time by website TheCinemaholic in 2017.
In his autobiography, director Tinto Brass revealed he began a sexual affair with actress Debora Caprioglio during filming. Brass said, "During the audition Debora exhibited her buxom and naked body very naturally. She went along with my provocations [...] On the first day of shooting, I entered her dressing room. I wanted to make sure that Debora's image corresponded to the one I had in mind for the film. Her sensuality was irresistible. I asked the make-up artists and costume designers to leave, I approached her and kissed her. It was the beginning of a strong passion [...] I saw her again in Venice after some time. We made love in a street..."
Nina Soldano said she was embarrassed at the casting because, "The auditions for Brass go like this: he is in a theater, makes you undress completely, puts you in front of four mirrors and makes you do the bidet. It's his way of evaluating you and testing you."
Only career nude scenes for Rossana Gavinel.