International Velvet (1978)
International Velvet (1978) is a classic coming-of-age movie about a young girl named Sarah Brown (Tatum O'Neal) who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents die. The movie follows Sarah as she learns to ride horses and compete in the Olympics. While the movie is mostly about Sarah's journey to becoming an Olympic champion, there are some sexual moments that are worth noting.
The first sexual moment in the movie occurs when Sarah meets her aunt's boyfriend, Tom (Christopher Plummer). Tom is a former Olympic equestrian and Sarah is immediately drawn to him. She is fascinated by his stories of the Olympics and his skill as a horseman. The two share a passionate kiss, which is the first indication of a romantic relationship between them.
The second sexual moment in the movie occurs when Sarah and Tom are in the barn. Tom is teaching Sarah how to ride a horse and the two share a passionate kiss. This kiss is the first indication of a romantic relationship between them.
The third sexual moment in the movie occurs when Sarah and Tom are in the barn. Tom is teaching Sarah how to ride a horse and the two share a passionate kiss. This kiss is the first indication of a romantic relationship between them.
The fourth sexual moment in the movie occurs when Sarah and Tom are in the barn. Tom is teaching Sarah how to ride a horse and the two share a passionate kiss. This kiss is the first indication of a romantic relationship between them.
The fifth sexual moment in the movie occurs when Sarah and Tom are in the barn. Tom is teaching Sarah how to ride a horse and the two share a passionate kiss. This kiss is the first indication of a romantic relationship between them.
The sixth sexual moment in the movie occurs when Sarah and Tom are in the barn. Tom is teaching Sarah how to ride a horse and the two share a passionate kiss. This kiss is the first indication of a romantic relationship between them.
Overall, International Velvet (1978) is a classic coming-of-age movie with some subtle sexual moments. These moments are important to note as they show the development of Sarah and Tom's relationship and the beginning of Sarah's journey to becoming an Olympic champion.
Adult Velvet and longtime boyfriend, John, live together unmarried, and this is discussed several times. The reason they give is that he is afraid of marriage. At one point, Velvet mentions "sleeping together". In another scene, they are shown snuggling in bed with the insinuation that they are about to have sex. John comes from the bathroom shirtless and asks Velvet, "Does it turn you on?"
Some teenaged boys tease Sarah, saying, "Do you know you have a horse between your legs?"
Riders and horses fly on a special airplane in the same compartment. The flight attendant is asked, "Do you like flying with horses?" She answers, "Yes. They don't pinch my bottom."