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Dirty Pictures

  • TV Movie
  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
838
YOUR RATING
Dirty Pictures (2000)
Drama
A Cincinnati museum director goes on trial in 1990 for exhibiting sadomasochistic photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe.A Cincinnati museum director goes on trial in 1990 for exhibiting sadomasochistic photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe.A Cincinnati museum director goes on trial in 1990 for exhibiting sadomasochistic photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
838
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Frank Pierson
  • Writer
    • Ilene Chaiken
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • Ann Marin
    • Craig T. Nelson
  • Director
    • Frank Pierson
  • Writer
    • Ilene Chaiken
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • Ann Marin
    • Craig T. Nelson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Craig T. Nelson stars as Sheriff Simon Leis
    Craig T. Nelson stars as Sheriff Simon Leis
    Diana Scarwid and James Woods play Diane & Dennis Barrie
    James Woods stars as Dennis Barrie
    James Woods stars as Dennis Barrie
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    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Dennis Barrie
    Ann Marin
    • Teacher
    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Sheriff Simon Leis
    Diana Scarwid
    Diana Scarwid
    • Dianne Barrie
    Leon Pownall
    Leon Pownall
    • Mr. Prouty
    Matt North
    • Monty Lobb
    David Huband
    David Huband
    • H. Louis Sirkin
    Judah Katz
    Judah Katz
    • Mark Mizibov
    Rachael Crawford
    Rachael Crawford
    • Ann Bosworth
    Marnie McPhail
    Marnie McPhail
    • Reising
    R.D. Reid
    • Judge Albanese
    Allegra Fulton
    Allegra Fulton
    • Angela
    Michele Muzzi
    • Brenda
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Ed
    Tony De Santis
    Tony De Santis
    • Floyd
    Kenneth McGregor
    • Gil
    Jeff Pustil
    • Harry
    Sally Cahill
    Sally Cahill
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    • Director
      • Frank Pierson
    • Writer
      • Ilene Chaiken
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    • Trivia
      First Showtime production to win a Golden Globe.
    • Soundtracks
      Banned in the USA
      Performed by 2 Live Crew

      New Lyrics by Luther Campbell, Mr. Mixx, Fresh Kid Ice and Brother Marquis

      Written by Bruce Springsteen (ASCAP) Used by permission

      The 2 Live Crew appears courtesy of Lil' Joe Records Inc.

    User reviews15

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    8/10
    Much Ado
    This is a very engaging movie that centers around an individual's right to personal taste. It does a fine job in getting the viewer thinking. It begs definitions of community standards, personal freedoms, pornography, obscenity and first ammendment protection.

    I share my grandfather's take on this subject by one of his favorite sayings: '"To each, his own," said the man who kissed the cow.' There are exhibits and shows I wouldn't go to see on a bet, but I recognize there are many that would. Fortunately, we have to right to boycott or walk out if we don't like what we see.

    As far as the movie itself, it's a lot like Mapplethorpe's work. He dealt with lighting, composition and mood. Granted, some of his subjects were disturbing but the total impression was masterful. This film asks and allows us to overlook the surface matter (the actual story, direction and script) and deal with the deeper aspects of the piece. I suggest you give it a view.

    As always, James Woods was wonderful.
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    • Release date
      • May 27, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Museum Project
    • Filming locations
      • Old City Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • MGM Television
      • The Manheim Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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