The Happy Hooker (1975)
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- R
- 1h 36min
- Biography, Comedy
- 12 Oct 1975 (UK)
- Movie
In the first of three films on the life of Xaviera Hollander, the famous hooker from Holland traces her career as madam of the biggest and most profitable bordellos in New York.
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Cast
| Lynn Redgrave | ... |
Xaviera Hollander
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| Jean-Pierre Aumont | ... |
Yves St. Jacques
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Lovelady Powell | ... |
Madelaine
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| Tom Poston | ... |
J. Arthur Conrad
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| Nicholas Pryor | ... |
Carl Gordon
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| Elizabeth Wilson | ... |
Mrs. Gordon
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| Conrad Janis | ... |
Fred
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| Richard Lynch | ... |
The Cop
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Owen Hollander | ... |
Lt. Taggert
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| Barton Heyman | ... |
Dirty Harry
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| Matthew Cowles | ... |
Albert Ruffleson
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| Denise Galik | ... |
Cynthia
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Trish Hawkins | ... |
Chris
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Pal Henry | ... |
Aurora
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| Donna Mitchell | ... |
Lucille
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Darlene Parks | ... |
April Jones
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| Anita Morris | ... |
May Smith / Linda Jo
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Sharon Laughlin | ... |
Nadine
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| Rochelle Oliver | ... |
Norma
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Inga Bunsch | ... |
Finch
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Joan T. Scott | ... |
Carla
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Gretchen Shawn | ... |
Reality Girl
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| Lauren Simon | ... |
Finkle Bellis
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Mary Olga | ... |
Rosie
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| Mason Adams | ... |
The Banker with Chris
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Dan Resin | ... |
The Senator with Chris
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Shanton Granger | ... |
Benson Girfield
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Alek Primrose | ... |
John Burden
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| John Getz | ... |
Trout Fisherman
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William Duell | ... |
Meek Man
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Andrew Smith | ... |
Man in a hurry
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| Vincent Schiavelli | ... |
Music Guru
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| Lee Wallace | ... |
Henry Knowlton
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Gwendolyn Brown | ... |
Suzanne Knowlton
(as Gwendolyn Saska-Brown)
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Ben Hayes | ... |
Singles Bar Salesman
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Dorothi Fox | ... |
Rosita the Maid
(as Dorothy Fox)
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Robert Dryden | ... |
Mr. Gordon
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| George Dzundza | ... |
Chet
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| Kenneth Tigar | ... |
Steve
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John Ramsey | ... |
Alex the Lawyer
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| Murray Moston | ... |
Customs Agent
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Lenny Del Genio | ... |
The Grocer
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Philip Larson | ... |
Deckhand
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Jane Marie Scileppi | ... |
Sonia
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Guillermo Irizarry | ... |
Carlos the Houseboy
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| Allan Rich | ... |
Desk Sergeant
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Frank Baginski | ... |
Ryan
(as Frank Aldrich)
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Lou Bedford | ... |
Wilkins
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Larry Silvestri | ... |
Arresting Officer
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Florence Tarlow | ... |
Petulia
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Ellyne Liz Culver | ... |
Matron
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Susanna Singleton | ... |
The Leader
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| Chip Fields | ... |
Red Hat
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| Sandra Reaves-Phillips | ... |
In the Pink
(as Sandra Phillips)
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Adrian James | ... |
Cowgirl
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Marilyn Thomas | ... |
Blue Hair
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Wilhelmina Ross | ... |
Lo-La
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Joaquin Reyes | ... |
Tall One
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Maureen Sadusk | ... |
Girl on Crutches
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Vito De Palo | ... |
Neighborhood Boy
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Frank Mastropasqua | ... |
Neighborhood Boy
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John Sbarro | ... |
Neighborhood Boy
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Mario Capparelli | ... |
Neighborhood Boy
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Michael Galardi | ... |
Neighborhood Boy
(as Michael Gelardi)
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| Seamus O'Brien | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Stefan Schnabel | ... |
Elderly Gentleman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Nicholas Sgarro | ||
Written by
| Xaviera De Vries | ... | (book) (as Xaviera Hollander) |
| Yvonne Dunleavy | ... | (book) |
| Robin Moore | ... | (book) |
| William Richert | ... | () |
Produced by
| Fred C. Caruso | ... | producer |
| Dennis Friedland | ... | executive producer |
| Marlene Hess | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Don Elliott | ||
Cinematography by
| Richard C. Kratina | ... | (as Dick Kratina) |
Editing by
| Gerald B. Greenberg | ... | (as Jerry Greenberg) |
Editorial Department
| Jonathan Cohen | ... | apprentice editor |
| Cynthia Scheider | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Juliet Taylor | ||
Production Design by
| Gene Callahan | ||
Set Decoration by
| Hans Swanson | ||
Costume Design by
| Ann Roth | ||
Makeup Department
| John Alese | ... | makeup artist |
| Bob Grimaldi | ... | hair stylist (as Robert Grimaldi) |
Production Management
| Fred C. Caruso | ... | production supervisor (as Fred Caruso) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter A. Runfolo | ... | second assistant director |
| Ted Zachary | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| John Hughes | ... | scenic chargeman |
| Mario Mazzola | ... | props |
| Thomas Saccio | ... | property master |
| Kenneth Weinberg | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Arthur Bloom | ... | boom operator |
| Peter C. Frank | ... | assistant sound editor (as Peter Frank) |
| Marc Laub | ... | sound editor |
| David Moshlak | ... | sound recordist |
| Emil Neroda | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Christopher Newman | ... | sound mixer (as Chris Newman) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Louis Barilla | ... | camera operator |
| Don Biller | ... | assistant camera (as Donald Biller) |
| Joe Carroll | ... | set grip (as Joseph Carroll) |
| John de Blau Sr. | ... | generator operator |
| Jerry DeBlau | ... | electrician (as Jeffy De Blau) |
| John W. DeBlau | ... | best boy (as John De Blau Jr.) |
| Vinnie Gerardo | ... | camera focus (as Vincent Gerardo) |
| Kenny Gross | ... | key grip (as Ken Gross) |
| Charles Moore | ... | still photographer |
| Frank Schulz | ... | gaffer |
| Robert M. Volpe | ... | dolly grip (as Robert Volpe) |
Casting Department
| Vic Ramos | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robert De Mora | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Florence Gabrielle | ... | wardrobe |
| Marilyn Putnam | ... | costumer |
| Max Soloman | ... | costumer (as Max Solomon) |
Location Management
| John H. Starke | ... | location coordinator (as John Starke) |
Music Department
| Don Elliott | ... | music arranger / music producer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sidney Gecker | ... | script supervisor (as Sid Gecker) |
Additional Crew
| Peter Burrell | ... | d.g.a. trainee |
| Peter Diaferia | ... | titles (as Peter F. Diaferia) |
| Lou Fusaro | ... | unit coordinator (as Louis Fusaro) |
| James Giblin | ... | teamster captain |
| Susan B. Landau | ... | production assistant (as Susan Landau) |
| Shari Leibowitz | ... | production coordinator / production office coordinator |
| Joan McWade | ... | production accountant |
| Tom Miller | ... | unit publicist |
| Donald Saddler | ... | choreographer |
| George Severini | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cannon Film Distributors (1975) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ambassador Film Distributors (1975) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Scotia-Barber (1975) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Coral Film (1975) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1976) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Doperfilme (1977) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Fram Film (1977) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Video Classics (1982) (Australia) (video)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1983) (Greece) (VHS)
- Videoklubben (1987) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Breien Film (1988) (Norway) (VHS) (as Breien Videofilm A/S)
- Viacom (1989) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Warner Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile (equipment)
- EFX Unlimited (optical effects)
- Movielab (prints)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Sound Shop (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Having emigrated to New York and immediately got the kiss-off from her mother-besotted fiance, a Dutch lass takes a well-paid office job and starts liberally sampling the local male talent. After a while she decides to make her pleasure her business too, and as her reputation grows she graduates to a high-class bordello. Soon she realises she has the right talents to make a real success of a place of her own. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | You know about sex. Now learn about life. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Walt Disney Co. filed a lawsuit (31st January 1975) to have its "Mickey Mouse Club" song removed from the soundtrack, as it was being played during an orgy scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Twisted Sex Vol. 14 (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | "The Happy Hooker See more » |
| Quotes |
The Leader:
[confronting Xaviera in a female prison cell]
Hey, big shit madame bitch. Bet you ain't got no black ass turning tricks in your high-class fuckin' house. Cowgirl: Oh, she afraid the black's gonna rub off all over her beautiful white sheets, ain't ya, honey? See more » |