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Theresa Russell, Benjamin Mouton, Antonio Fargas, Sanjay, Elizabeth Morehead ... see more see more... , Michael Crabtree , John Diehl , Robert O'Reilly , Jason Kristofer , Jack Nance , Frank Smith , Jason Saucier , Ginger Lynn Allen , Lee Arenberg , Joy Baggish , Jered Barclay , Daniel Beer , Stephanie Blake , Bobby Bruce , John Carlyle , Alisa Christensen , Scott David-King , Barbara Eaton , Sean Fitzpatrick , Linda Francis , Amanda Goodwin , Scott Harte , Doug MacHugh , Charles Macauley , Barbara Mallory , Gail McMullen , Bob Prupas , Blanche Sindelar , Danny Trejo , Tom Villard , B.J. Ward , Ken Russell , Daniel Quinn

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... read more read more... 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

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NC-17, 1 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: Ken Russell

Release Date: July 4, 1991

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  • eskaton666
    October 19, 2008
    eskaton666
    Theresa Russell shines in this underrated Ken Russell piece. Not necessarily groundbreaking, but fascinating nonetheless.

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Cole Smithey
November 2, 2007
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

Nearly unbearable.

Dennis Schwartz
April 13, 2006
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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

Alex Sandell
February 4, 2005
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

Not as entertaining as its title.

Lori Hoffman
January 31, 2004
Lori Hoffman, Atlantic City Weekly

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

Ken Hanke
July 30, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Ken Russell on a shoestring is still worth your time

Leslie Camhi
December 15, 2004
Leslie Camhi, Village Voice

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July 11, 2004
Hollywood Reporter

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Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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