SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS (1989) Movie on DVD

SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS (1989) — DVD | Jacqueline Bisset | Ray Sharkey | Mary Woronov | Rated R

In Beverly Hills, the help know everything… and everyone has something to hide.

Sharp, provocative, and laced with biting satire, Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills is a daring late-’80s dramedy that peels back the polished surface of wealth to expose the chaos, desire, and dysfunction simmering underneath.

Jacqueline Bisset stars as a glamorous but emotionally adrift socialite navigating the fragile illusion of high-society perfection, while Ray Sharkey plays a charming drifter who quickly becomes entangled in the lives — and secrets — of the elite. Meanwhile, Mary Woronov delivers a bold, unforgettable performance that adds both edge and dark humor to the film’s twisted social dynamics.

Set against the sun-drenched excess of Beverly Hills, the film explores the blurred lines between employer and employee, power and vulnerability, love and manipulation. As relationships intertwine and boundaries dissolve, the story becomes a sharp critique of class division, privilege, and the illusions people maintain to protect their status.

Directed by Paul Bartel, the film balances satire with sensuality, delivering moments that are both shocking and darkly comedic. It’s a story where control is always temporary — and where the people behind the scenes often hold the real power.

A cult favorite for fans of edgy, character-driven cinema, Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills remains a bold and unapologetic snapshot of wealth, desire, and social tension in late-20th-century America.

A scandalous look at the lives of the rich… and the ones who quietly run their world.

Format: DVD | Color | English
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Satire
Runtime: 103 minutes