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The Madam's Family: The Truth About the Canal Street Brothel

  • TV Movie
  • 20042004
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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The Madam's Family: The Truth About the Canal Street Brothel (2004)
  • Drama
Three generations of New Orleans prostitute fight the FBI and each other. Based on a true story.Three generations of New Orleans prostitute fight the FBI and each other. Based on a true story.Three generations of New Orleans prostitute fight the FBI and each other. Based on a true story.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
115
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ron Lagomarsino
  • Writers
    • Vincent Patrick(story)
    • Nancey Silvers(teleplay)
    • Dan Berendsen(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Annabella Sciorra
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Dominique Swain
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  • Director
    • Ron Lagomarsino
  • Writers
    • Vincent Patrick(story)
    • Nancey Silvers(teleplay)
    • Dan Berendsen(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Annabella Sciorra
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Dominique Swain
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    Annabella Sciorra
    Annabella Sciorra
    • Jeanette Maieras Jeanette Maier
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Tommieas Tommie
    Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain
    • Monicaas Monica
    Adrian Roberts
    Adrian Roberts
    • Dr. Lipptonas Dr. Lippton
    Michael Arata
    Michael Arata
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Sewell Whitney
    Sewell Whitney
    • Justice Department Officialas Justice Department Official
    Brent Anderson
    Brent Anderson
    • School Counseloras School Counselor
    John J. Anderson
    • A johnas A john
    Kenneth Atchity
    Kenneth Atchity
    • Roulette Playeras Roulette Player
    Marcus Lyle Brown
    Marcus Lyle Brown
    • Court Clerkas Court Clerk
    Lisa Calhoun
    • Nosy neighboras Nosy neighbor
    Russell Durham Comegys
    Russell Durham Comegys
    • Deputy Steveas Deputy Steve
    • (as Russ Comegys)
    Robb Conner
    • Asst. D.A. Hummelas Asst. D.A. Hummel
    Stephanie Deaver
    • Elleas Elle
    Maggie Eldred
    Maggie Eldred
    • Dr. Beaudelas Dr. Beaudel
    Anthony Michael Frederick
    Anthony Michael Frederick
    • Agent George Bossieras Agent George Bossier
    Larry Gamell Jr.
    • Judge Adashekas Judge Adashek
    Anthony Gangi
    Anthony Gangi
    • Studentas Student
    • Director
      • Ron Lagomarsino
    • Writers
      • Vincent Patrick(story) (teleplay)
      • Nancey Silvers(teleplay)
      • Dan Berendsen(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Three generations of New Orleans prostitute fight the FBI and each other. Based on a true story.
    • fbi federal bureau of investigation
    • prostitute
    • brothel
    • based on true story
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      • Drama
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      Louisiana Way
      Written by Richard Warren Rappaport

      Performed by Richard Warren Rappaport

      Courtesy of A Top New York Label, A Division of Rappaport Arts & Entertainment, Inc.

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    6/10
    Let's hear if for the girls!
    Eye-popping for TV to say the least. Put the blame on the genes or the panties? Tommie(Ellen Burstyn)is an old time New Orleans prostitute who answers the phone and keeps the books for the family business...a very popular two story brothel on Canal Street in The Big Easy. The business is owned and operated by Tommie's daughter, Jeanette(Annabella Sciorra). Jeanette's daughter, Monica(Dominigue Swain), has learned and enjoyed the tricks of the trade taught her by her mother and grandmother; but wants to break the cycle and get away from the trade for the sake of her own baby daughter. But with business, pleasure and family all rolled into one, it is a very difficult task to break away from a destiny so pre-designed.

    One of their most valued clients, a well known local doctor(Adrian Roberts), is arrested for insurance fraud and wants to "sell out" the ladies to the FBI in hopes of beating the rap. The Feds arrest the women on charges of racketeering and drug trafficking. But a clever scheme involving Tommie's little black book containing high profile clients keeps the women from the big lock up. Also in the cast are: Anthony Michael Frederick, Douglas M. Griffin, Sewell Whitney and Russ Comegys. Pretty bold for prime time network TV. Go into this with both eyes wide open.
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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La casa de Nueva Orleans
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Atchity Entertainment International (AEI)
      • Granada Entertainment
      • L.I.F.T. Production
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      1 hour 30 minutes
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      • Color

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