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Whore (1991) 5.5
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 ... See full summary » Director:Ken Russell |
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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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Dead Trick in Car
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Man in Diner
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Martha, Liz's Girlfriend
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Charlie
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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
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This is no bedtime story See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexual situations and dialogue, and for some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 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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Liz: You can stick it up your own, asshole!
Man in Car: Ha ha ha ha ha, I would if I could, bitch!
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Written and Performed by Bonnie Barnard
Courtesy of Bonnie Barnard Music
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Quotes
Man in Car: I wanna fuck you up the ass!Liz: You can stick it up your own, asshole!
Man in Car: Ha ha ha ha ha, I would if I could, bitch!
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Soundtracks
A GIRL'S GOTTA DOWritten and Performed by Bonnie Barnard
Courtesy of Bonnie Barnard Music
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Ken Russell's "Whore" begins with an amusing shot of cars driving through a tunnel (R-rated Freudianism?) coupled with a Jamaican rap on the soundtrack about doing the "boom boom" with girls. Russell, who directed the film and co-adapted the screenplay from David Hines' play, is highly adept at quirky bits of business--blending hammy, outré comedy with blunt-force dramatics--but with "Whore", his mix of in-your-face, sexually-comedic bits and pieces are not always compatible bedmates next to the violence or the introspective moments. Theresa Russell plays Liz, a streetwise hooker full of bravado; often addressing the camera directly, Theresa speaks with an odd swagger in her voice (as if she's channeling someone standing beside her). Striking amazing poses--like Lolita all grown up--Theresa Russell has some choice moments (usually when she's not speaking, as with a silent come-on to a guy who turns out to be gay), but she is not a vulgar, cartoony actress and is too refined to be slutty. Her performance continually improves, however it isn't in the actress's nature to talk tough like a lady truck-driver. There are well-wrought sequences (such as when Russell's friendship with a possible lesbian is interrupted by a vicious pimp, an incredible moment done without principle dialogue), but the film isn't very sexy. Those looking for a raucous good time will be disappointed (can you imagine how that inelegant title looked on the movie theater marquees?), and those hoping for a serious take on the prostitution business probably won't stick around past the first hour. Many scenes simply fall flat, yet "Whore" is a mixed-bag; it's not a deep-thinker, it's not exceptionally revealing, but it leaves an impression behind, along with some giggles, some embarrassment, and some sadness. ** from ****