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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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Uneducated prostitute Liz (Theresa Russell) works the L.A. streets. She is beaten up by one bad trick. She recalls various Johns. She married the local alcoholic hunk. They have a son together. She leaves her drunken husband with her son to her mother. As a waitress, she is introduced to prostitution.
Breaking down the fourth wall is an interesting style. The constant unceasing nature does wear thin after awhile especially with Russell's voice in this character. This is more of a monologue. The minimalist style is more due to the lack of budget. Director Ken Russell considers this his anti-'Pretty Woman'. He has certainly drop kicked Pretty Woman and raped her from behind. It is a fascinating take but not a completely successful one.
Breaking down the fourth wall is an interesting style. The constant unceasing nature does wear thin after awhile especially with Russell's voice in this character. This is more of a monologue. The minimalist style is more due to the lack of budget. Director Ken Russell considers this his anti-'Pretty Woman'. He has certainly drop kicked Pretty Woman and raped her from behind. It is a fascinating take but not a completely successful one.
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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: [laughs] 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
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Vida callejera
- 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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