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Whore

  • 1991
  • NC-17
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4.5K
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Theresa Russell in Whore (1991)
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.
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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.

  • Director
    • Ken Russell
  • Writers
    • David Hines
    • Ken Russell
    • Deborah Dalton
  • Stars
    • Theresa Russell
    • Benjamin Mouton
    • Antonio Fargas
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ken Russell
    • Writers
      • David Hines
      • Ken Russell
      • Deborah Dalton
    • Stars
      • Theresa Russell
      • Benjamin Mouton
      • Antonio Fargas
    • 40User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top cast38

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    Theresa Russell
    Theresa Russell
    • Liz
    Benjamin Mouton
    Benjamin Mouton
    • Blake
    Antonio Fargas
    Antonio Fargas
    • Rasta
    Elizabeth Morehead
    Elizabeth Morehead
    • Katie
    Daniel Quinn
    Daniel Quinn
    • Brutal Man
    Sanjay Chandani
    Sanjay Chandani
    • Indian
    • (as Sanjay)
    Jason Saucier
    Jason Saucier
    • Bill
    Michael Crabtree
    Michael Crabtree
    • Man in Car
    Jered Barclay
    • Dead Trick in Car
    Doug MacHugh
    • Man in Diner
    Amanda Goodwin
    Amanda Goodwin
    • Martha, Liz's Girlfriend
    Frank Smith
    • Charlie
    Jason Kristofer
    Jason Kristofer
    • Shy Kid in Van
    Robert O'Reilly
    Robert O'Reilly
    • Younger Man in Car
    Ginger Lynn
    Ginger Lynn
    • Wounded Girl
    • (as Ginger Lynn Allen)
    Charles Macaulay
    • Older Man in Car
    Jack Nance
    Jack Nance
    • Man Who Helps Liz
    Tom Villard
    Tom Villard
    • Hippie
    • Director
      • Ken Russell
    • Writers
      • David Hines
      • Ken Russell
      • Deborah Dalton
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Director Ken Russell made the movie as a response to Pretty Woman (1990).
    • Goofs
      When 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 credits
      Credits have MCMLXXXXI for 1991, should read MCMXCI.
    • Alternate versions
      Available 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Shout/The Man in the Moon/The Super/Stepping Out/Whore (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      DOING THE BANG
      Produced & Performed by Fascinating Force
      Written by P. Nero, H. Nero, J. Spivey, T. Keith & W. Fratacci
      Courtesy of Select Records

    User reviews40

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    Good Film!

    This is based on a British stage play and has been adapted to an American setting. The critics hated this flick but I thought it was great. It's not for everyone but I found it to be a good character study with humor, sex, and all the other elements of fun sleaze that make a Ken Russell film so much raunchy fun. I like the character of Rasta and I haven't liked Ms. Russell in another movie before or since. Porn star Ginger Lynn Allen does a cameo as does cult actor Jack Nance. Go see 'Whore'. Even if you can't say it.
    • newnoir
    • Sep 27, 2000
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • 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
      • Cheap Date
      • Trimark Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,008,404
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $165,534
      • Oct 6, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,008,404
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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