Whore (If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It) (1991)
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46% of critics liked it
(13 reviews) -
40% of users liked it
(823 ratings)
Russell's avowed purpose with Whore was to avoid the glamorous depiction of prostitution common to such slick Hollywood products as Pretty Woman. As played by Theresa Russell (no relation to Ken), the eponymous character lives a hellish existence. Relating her story directly to the camera,… More Russell's avowed purpose with Whore was to avoid the glamorous depiction of prostitution common to such slick Hollywood products as Pretty Woman. As played by Theresa Russell (no relation to Ken), the eponymous character lives a hellish existence. Relating her story directly to the camera, Russell introduces us to her no-good former husband (Jason Saucier), her brutish pimp (Benjamin Mouton), and the kinkiest of her "johns." Her one true friend, a bag man named Rasta (Antonio Fargas), also saves her life -- but not her soul. The film exists in three versions: an 82-minute R cut, an 82-minute NC-17 cut, and the 92-minute European version, which sometimes carries a rating, sometimes merely a disclaimer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ken Russell
- Genres
- Drama
NC-17,
- In Theaters
- Oct 4, 1991 Wide
- Studio
- Trimark Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Nearly unbearable.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Theresa Russell as the low-rent whore failed to be convincing.
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Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
Not as entertaining as its title.
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Lori Hoffman, Atlantic City Weekly
Theresa Russell and Ken Russell have made some whack movies together and this is one of them.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Ken Russell on a shoestring is still worth your time
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Cast
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Theresa Russell
as Liz
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Benjamin Mouton
as Blake
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Antonio Fargas
as Rasta
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Sanjay
as Indian
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Elizabeth Morehead
as Katie
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Michael Crabtree
as Man in Car
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John Diehl
as Derelict
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Robert O'Reilly
as Young Man in Camero
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Jason Kristofer
as Shy Kid
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Jack Nance
as Man Who Helps Liz
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Frank Smith
as Charlie
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Jason Saucier
as Bill
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Ginger Lynn Allen
as Wounded Girl
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Lee Arenberg
as Violent Man
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Joy Baggish
as Flo
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Jered Barclay
as Dead Trick in Car
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Daniel Beer
as Bill's Drinking Partner
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Stephanie Blake
as 1st Stripper
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Bobby Bruce
as Strolling Violinist
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John Carlyle
as Shoe Fetish Man
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Alisa Christensen
as Lady in Toilet
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Scott David-King
as Cop on Bike
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Barbara Eaton
as 2nd Stripper
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Sean Fitzpatrick
as Cop on Bike
- Linda Francis
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Amanda Goodwin
as Liz's Girlfriend
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Scott Harte
as Chris
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Doug MacHugh
as Man in Diner
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Charles Macauley
as Older Man in Car
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Barbara Mallory
as Rachel
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Gail McMullen
as Nurse in Convalescent Home
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Bob Prupas
as Maitre d'
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Blanche Sindelar
as Theater Cashier
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Danny Trejo
as Tattoo Artist
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Tom Villard
as Hippie
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B.J. Ward
as Theatre Manager
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Ken Russell
as Waiter
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Daniel Quinn
as Brutal Man
