Poor Cecily (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1974, Poor Cecily is a drama film directed by Lee Frost, running about 86 minutes. “At age 17, she traveled from London in innocense and arrived in France in slavery!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cecily is a lovely young woman, so lovely in fact people can't help but be drawn to her beauty. This becomes a problem for the naive girl once her Uncle passes away and she is sold off to pay for his debts. Once living simple life of pleasure, Cecily becomes the object of pleasure once the people she encounters decide to make her their sexual goal.
Who’s in it. Poor Cecily stars Angela Carnon as Cecily Hartford, I. William Quinn as Anthony, Sandy Dempsey as Caged Prisoner and Kathy Hilton as Countess Quade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Poor Cecily has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Cecily page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Cecily tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Cecily (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Cecily change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor Cecily worth watching?
- Poor Cecily holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Cecily?
- Poor Cecily stars Angela Carnon, I. William Quinn, Sandy Dempsey, Kathy Hilton and Norman Fields.
- When was Poor Cecily released?
- Poor Cecily was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.