Whore
Whore

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Whore

1991
Movie
85 min
English

This melodrama investigates the life of a sex worker, in a pseudo-documentary style.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Ken RussellGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Liz, a prostitute in Los Angeles, navigates her life and relationships while dealing with a conservative politician who is secretly her client. The film explores themes of sexuality, morality, and the struggles of women in marginalized professions.

Critical Reception

Whore received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its subject matter and execution sensationalistic and exploitative. While some praised its raw portrayal of female sexuality and Theresa Russell's performance, others found it gratuitous and lacking in depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Theresa Russell delivers a bold and uninhibited performance.

  • The film's exploration of prostitution is often seen as provocative but heavy-handed.

  • Ken Russell's characteristic directorial style is present, but not always to the film's benefit.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not well-documented.

Fun Fact

The film was met with significant controversy and was subject to censorship in several countries due to its explicit content.

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