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Playback

  • 1996
  • 12
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
552
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Shannon Whirry in Playback (1996)
Erotic ThrillerDramaThriller

A telecom exec's marriage strains during a major merger. His wife suggests a sex club visit while he faces office power struggles. A rival exec hires a PI to spy on them as blackmail schemes... Read allA telecom exec's marriage strains during a major merger. His wife suggests a sex club visit while he faces office power struggles. A rival exec hires a PI to spy on them as blackmail schemes unfold.A telecom exec's marriage strains during a major merger. His wife suggests a sex club visit while he faces office power struggles. A rival exec hires a PI to spy on them as blackmail schemes unfold.

  • Director
    • Oley Sassone
  • Writers
    • Oley Sassone
    • David DuBos
  • Stars
    • Shannon Whirry
    • Tawny Kitaen
    • Charles Grant
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    552
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Oley Sassone
    • Writers
      • Oley Sassone
      • David DuBos
    • Stars
      • Shannon Whirry
      • Tawny Kitaen
      • Charles Grant
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shannon Whirry
    Shannon Whirry
    • Karen
    Tawny Kitaen
    Tawny Kitaen
    • Sara
    Charles Grant
    • David
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Ernie
    George Hamilton
    George Hamilton
    • Gil Braman
    Quinn Duffy
    Quinn Duffy
    • Robert Miller
    Jodi Thelen
    Jodi Thelen
    • Mary
    Scott Williamson
    Scott Williamson
    • Watson
    Daryl Keith Roach
    • Franklin
    • (as Daryl Roach)
    J. Patrick McCormack
    • Jones
    Charmagne Eckert
    • David's secretary
    Lou Martini Jr.
    Lou Martini Jr.
    • Video store clerk
    Hitoe Ohtake
    • Dominatrix
    • (as Hitoe Otake)
    Candy Sherwin
    • Gil's secretary
    Traci Adell
    • Galaxy Club host
    Gale Van Cott
    • Talk show host
    Kareen Germain
    Kareen Germain
    • Cherrelle
    Rick Hanson
    • Cowboy in bar
    • Director
      • Oley Sassone
    • Writers
      • Oley Sassone
      • David DuBos
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    3Sandcooler

    The women are hot, things end there

    Yet another erotic thriller involving a web of lies and intrigue, this time around though there are no decent sex scenes to redeem it. Our protagonist must be one of the most lifeless human beings ever captured on celluloid. He has an incredibly good-looking wife that he never seems to look at or want to be with, but apparently he doesn't want to cheat on her with his co-worker either because damn it, the guy just really can't stand beautiful women. Back to incoherent rants about his work. The nudity is kept to an absolute minimum, which is pretty much the last thing you need in this sleazy kind of flick. Tawny Kitaen (or possibly her body double) has one brief nude scene, Shannon Whirry keeps her clothes on for the entire movie. That's just weird, is anyone really supposed to watch this for the gifted actors or the subtle writing? The ending is pretty inventive, I'll give it that.
    tarpoff

    entertaining

    Worth watching. Probably the best quality film for Shannon Whirrey. Actual plot, reputable actors, an effort made in filming, editing, directing & production. Predictable and simple in many ways, but better than most of the efforts made by moviemakers over the past decade plus. Additionally, no, make that; More importantly, Tawni Kitaen looks GREAT throughout the movie and plays a significant role that's well done and finishes strong!
    Kelly G.

    That myth about women being unattractive when they wear glasses? Not true.

    While there isn't a whole lot of sex in this Playboy production, and even though Miss. Whirry doesn't take her clothes off, "Playback" should receive mention for the presence of Tawny Kitean, who looks FANTASTIC with her reading glasses on. Extra points for the push-up bra she wears in the bedroom scene where her husband brings home an adult video.

    If there are any ladies reading this review who have vision problems: Please, throw the contacts away and break out the glasses. Some men think that's really sexy. Makes you look intelligent too.
    bob2000-2

    Pretty bad movie...don't watch it.

    Argh, of all the god-awful movies, this one takes the cake. The main plot is an aspiring exec tries to spice up his sex life with his wife. In the process, he and his wife almost come close to extra-marital affairs and they get rather angry at each other. Unfortunately, the bad acting and the even more awful script contribute to a horrible movie. Also, these types of movies obviously comes with loads of sex, which this movie wholly lacks.
    8Cthulhu-24

    Standard playboy production - bad script, sexy women

    Just a standard softcore flick from the playboy factory - so you know what to expect: Bad script, sexy women; Tawny Kitaen is gorgeous and prevents the whole movie from drifting into oblivion (imho).

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 1999 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Le Jeu du Vice
    • Filming locations
      • Southern California, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Playboy Entertainment Group
      • Precious Films Inc.
      • Toei Video
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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