Whore (If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It)

Whore (If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It) (1991)

  • 46% of critics liked it
    (13 reviews)

  • 41% of users liked it
    (783 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, Russell… More

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NC-17, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By
Ken Russell
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Jul 4, 1991 Wide
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Critic Reviews

  • Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

    Nearly unbearable.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Theresa Russell as the low-rent whore failed to be convincing.

  • Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

    Not as entertaining as its title.

  • Lori Hoffman, Atlantic City Weekly

    Theresa Russell and Ken Russell have made some whack movies together and this is one of them.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Ken Russell on a shoestring is still worth your time

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