Portrait of an Escort
Jordan West is a divorcée who moonlights at a professional dating service to make ends meet. But her secret job causes gossip among her neighbors and trouble at the real estate office where she works in the daytime, while her teenage daughter is the only one who remains oblivious to her mother's night job. When Jordan tries to quit her escort profession, she finds herself harassed by her boss/madam, Mrs. Kennedy, and then stalked by an unknown former client.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, desperate for money to pay for her mother's expensive medical treatment, takes a job as an escort. She quickly finds herself entangled in a dangerous world of wealthy clients and hidden agendas, forcing her to confront her own morals and fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Portrait of an Escort was a made-for-television film that garnered a moderate reception. It was noted for its exploration of a sensitive subject matter for its time and for Kay Lenz's central performance. While not a critical darling, it served as a compelling drama that touched on themes of desperation and exploitation.
What Reviewers Say
- The film effectively portrays the protagonist's difficult choices and the harsh realities of her situation.
- Kay Lenz delivers a strong and sympathetic performance in the lead role.
- It tackles themes of economic hardship and the sex trade with a dramatic, albeit sometimes melodramatic, flair.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this made-for-television film from 1980 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of made-for-television movies in the late 1970s and early 1980s that explored more mature and socially relevant themes, often pushing the boundaries of what was previously acceptable for broadcast television.
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