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Whore (1991)

NC_17 85 min  -  Drama  -   4 October 1991 (USA)
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This choppy melodrama investigates the life of a prostitute in a pseudo-documentary style. The bottom line of the film is that a life of a hooker isn't easy...

Director:

Ken Russell

Writers:

David Hines (play), Ken Russell (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Theresa Russell, Benjamin Mouton and Michael Crabtree
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Theresa Russell ...
Liz
Michael Crabtree ...
Man in Car
John Diehl ...
Derelict
Antonio Fargas ...
Rasta
Robert O'Reilly Robert O'Reilly ...
Younger Man in Car
Charles Macaulay Charles Macaulay ...
Older Man in Car
Jason Kristofer ...
Shy Kid in Van
Jack Nance Jack Nance ...
Man Who Helps Liz
Sanjay Chandani ...
Indian (as Sanjay)
Frank Smith Frank Smith ...
Charlie
Gail McMullen Gail McMullen ...
Nurse in Convalescent Home
Benjamin Mouton ...
Blake
Bob Prupas Bob Prupas ...
Maitre'D
Bobby Bruce Bobby Bruce ...
Violinist
Danny Trejo ...
Tattoo Artist
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Storyline

This choppy melodrama investigates the life of a prostitute in a pseudo-documentary style. The bottom line of the film is that a life of a hooker isn't easy... Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Prostitute | Hooker | Sexuality | Talking To The Camera | One Word Title  | See more »

Taglines:

This is no bedtime story

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual situations and dialogue, and for some violence (edited version) See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Prostituta See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$165,534 (USA) (6 October 1991) (52 Screens)

Gross:

$1,008,404 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cheap Date, Trimark Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (R Rated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Director Ken Russell made the movie as a response to Pretty Woman. See more »

Quotes

Liz: [Liz finds Sanjay using a bicycle pump on his tire] Oh, you got a flat. Need help pumping it up?
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Connections

References The Lair of the White Worm (1988) See more »

Soundtracks

"YOUR LOVE"
Performed by Sandie Morgan
Written by M. Moses
Produced by Mitch Moses and Bart Adams
Courtesy of Select Records See more »