Personal Services

Personal Services (1987)

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    (761 ratings)

This comedy was inspired by the true story of Cynthia Payne, a former waitress who gained fame as England's best-known (and best-liked) madame. Christine Painter (Julie Walters) is a working-class single mother who sub-leases a few inexpensive flats as a way of bringing in extra money. Christine has… More

R, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By
Terry Jones
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
May 15, 1987 Wide

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    Offers a wacky portrait of the sexual foibles of men.

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  • Anthony L


    Loved this when I was younger for obvious reasons, love it now for its subtle comedy value ;o)

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