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Liz
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Blake
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Rasta
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Elizabeth Morehead | ... |
Katie
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Brutal Man
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Indian
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Bill
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Michael Crabtree | ... |
Man in Car
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Jered Barclay | ... |
Dead Trick in Car
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Doug MacHugh | ... |
Man in Diner
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Martha, Liz's Girlfriend
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Frank Smith | ... |
Charlie
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Shy Kid in Van
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Younger Man in Car
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Wounded Girl
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The prostitute Liz works on the streets of Los Angeles. She recalls her life in flashback, when she marries an alcoholic man. She leaves him with their son. Then she works as waitress in a diner until the day a man introduces her to prostitution. Later she is raped by at least five men and the pimp Blake "protects" her. Liz tries to escape from Blake and befriends the prostitute Katie; however Blake chases her. On the streets, she befriends the homeless Rasta (Antonio Fargas) that helps her when she needs. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plot Keywords:
prostitute | hooker | prostitution | money | talking to the audience |Taglines:
If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It. See more »Genres:
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Rated R for strong sexual situations and dialogue, and for some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
18 October 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It See more »Filming Locations:
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza - 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Gross:
$1,008,404 (USA)Company Credits
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Performed by Bill Kelly and The House of Cards
Written by Bill Kelly and John Beebe
Courtesy of Spinart Productions
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In one scene of the film, a clip from High Stakes from 1989 is shown. Amos Kollek, writer/director of High Stakes, went on to direct Whore 2 in 1994. See more »Quotes
Liz: I must be some use to somebody. I mean, there must be a reason for me, right?See more »
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ON THE BORDERPerformed by Bill Kelly and The House of Cards
Written by Bill Kelly and John Beebe
Courtesy of Spinart Productions
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I really enjoyed this film because of the acting of Ms.Russell. Though all the characters were painted with the usual overly broad strokes.
The only problem I basically had with this film, was that Ms. Russell's character was much too glamorous to be a *street whore*.
Her skin and make-up were flawless, she had nice teeth etc.. It sounds silly, but I notice these things when watching films. That was the most un-authentic part of this film, noticing how perfect she looked.
From viewing documentaries depicting real life prostitutes (HBO's series about hookers in the Bronx, those women were rough....missing teeth, barely literate etc) and other movies depicting the horrors of prostitution, we all know they usually don't look as good as Ms. Russell does in this film....unless they are call girls. Call girls aren't as abused as street hookers, they usually have a decent and comfortable place to be with their clients.
Most street whores have drug problems, even if they don't, that rough 'street life' certainly takes a toll on ones looks. I saw none of that in Theresa's character. She looked young and vibrant!
Nevertheless, she gave a great performance given the below par script she was given to work with.
I also enjoyed the 'Alfie' speaking-into-the-camera style and the anti-"Pretty Woman" message. Anyone who thinks prostitution is in any way 'glamourous', well, they need to read a bit more about the seedy demeaning aspects of that life. Then go back to school to get a decent education, so they can get a normal job. There are no free rides, pardon the pun, in that world.
Good performances all around. Though it would have been nice to see Antonio Vargas play a different character other than a wacky street person, at least he wasn't a pimp!