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A night in the life of a cynical prostitute forms the basis of Ken Russell's portrait of the world's oldest profession.A night in the life of a cynical prostitute forms the basis of Ken Russell's portrait of the world's oldest profession.A night in the life of a cynical prostitute forms the basis of Ken Russell's portrait of the world's oldest profession.
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Did you know
- TriviaDirector Ken Russell made the movie as a response to Pretty Woman (1990).
- GoofsWhen Liz gives the finger to the anal-sex enthusiast in the opening scene, a person is walking through the tunnel toward her. When she turns around a moment later, the pedestrian disappears.
- 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!
- Crazy creditsCredits have MCMLXXXXI for 1991, should read MCMXCI.
- Alternate versionsAvailable in three different versions: a 85 minutes NC17-rated version, originally released in US theaters; a 80 minutes R-rated video version, which features some cuts and is sometimes repackaged on video under the title "If you can't say it, see it"; and the uncut 92minutes version released in Europe.
- SoundtracksDOING THE BANG
Produced & Performed by Fascinating Force
Written by P. Nero, H. Nero, J. Spivey, T. Keith & W. Fratacci
Courtesy of Select Records
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"A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do..."
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 ****
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- If You Can't Say It... Just See It
- Filming locations
- Hyatt Regency Century Plaza - 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California, USA(soliloquy in front of fountain)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,008,404
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $165,534
- Oct 6, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $1,008,404
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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