An over-the-hill movie producer marries a wealthy, spiteful woman and closeted lesbian just to please his spoiled daughter who then, in an attempt to spite him, seduces both a wealthy playboy and a local screenwriter.
An over-the-hill movie producer marries a wealthy, spiteful woman and closeted lesbian just to please his spoiled daughter who then, in an attempt to spite him, seduces both a wealthy playboy and a local screenwriter.
The film explores the moral corruption and destructive relationships within the Hollywood elite, focusing on individual ambition, sexual exploitation, and personal tragedy without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a systemic solution.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with mainstream productions of its era, and does not include intentional race or gender swaps for traditional roles. Its narrative delves into the moral complexities and personal struggles within a powerful, affluent social circle, focusing on universal human failings rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Once Is Not Enough portrays Mike Wayne, a closeted gay film producer, whose hidden sexuality is a central source of his personal misery and contributes to his tragic narrative. His gay relationship is depicted as secretive and unfulfilling, reinforcing the 'tormented gay character' trope prevalent in the era without offering affirming counterpoints.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Once Is Not Enough" (1975) is an adaptation of Jacqueline Susann's novel. All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The film "Once Is Not Enough" (1975) is an adaptation of Jacqueline Susann's novel. A review of the main characters and their portrayals in the film indicates no instances where a character's established race from the source material was changed for the screen.
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