Prostitutes Protective Society
Prostitutes Protective Society

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Prostitutes Protective Society

1966
Movie
62 min
English

Madame Sue runs a successful Prostitute operation in the heart of NYC, and as it should happen, The Mob wants to get a piece of the action. Still, being the go ahead women they are, they decide to fight back and keep themselves independent of any outsider business influence.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Jean-François DavyGenres: Drama, Erotic

Plot Summary

This film delves into the lives of women working in the sex trade, exploring their struggles and the societal perceptions they face. It offers a raw and often bleak portrayal of their daily existence, their relationships, and their fight for dignity in a world that often ostracizes them. The narrative highlights the complex dynamics within their community and their interactions with the outside world.

Critical Reception

The film is notable for its candid exploration of its subject matter during its era. While not widely reviewed by mainstream critics at the time of its release, it has since been viewed as an early example of French erotic cinema that attempted to address social issues with a degree of realism, albeit within the conventions of exploitation film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explores the difficult lives of sex workers with a raw, albeit sometimes exploitative, lens.

  • Offers a glimpse into the underground world of prostitution in 1960s France.

  • Seen as an early, albeit niche, entry in French erotic cinema.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this specific film on Google platforms.

Fun Fact

The film was produced in France during a period of significant social and sexual liberalization, often referred to as 'Swinging Sixties,' which influenced the themes and styles of many contemporary films.

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