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Still from Whore — Whore (1991) — Ken RussellPhotographed by Amir Mokri

Ken Russell

Whore

Name: Whore
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1991
Duration: 85 min

English / 1991 / 1h 25m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy

Letterboxd: 3.01/5·5.8K ratings·1.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
Ken Russell’s Shocking Rhapsodies
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorKen Russell

WriterKen Russell, Deborah Dalton

CinematographerAmir Mokri

ComposerMichael Gibbs

EditorBrian Tagg

Producer

Dan Ireland, Ronaldo Vasconcellos

Cast

Theresa Russellas Liz

Benjamin Moutonas Blake

Antonio Fargasas Rasta

Elizabeth Moreheadas Katie

Daniel Quinnas Brutal Man

Sanjay Chandanias Indian

Jason Saucieras Bill

Michael Crabtreeas Man in Car

Jered Barclayas Dead Trick in Car

Doug MacHughas Man in Diner

Amanda Goodwinas Martha, Liz's Girlfriend

Frank Smithas Charlie

Jason Kristoferas Shy Kid in Van

Robert O'Reillyas Younger Man in Car

Ginger Lynnas Wounded Girl

Charles Macaulayas Older Man in Car

Jack Nanceas Man Who Helps Liz

Tom Villardas Hippie

John Carlyleas Shoe Fetish Man

Scott David-Kingas Cop on Bike

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Lisztomania1975

Both directed by Ken Russell

Leaving Oct 31

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Altered States1980Both directed by Ken Russell
Mahler1974Both directed by Ken Russell

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