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Prostitute (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
98 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Documentary
Film Credits
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Booklet
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1980 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Tony Garnett

Written By:
Tony Garnett

Actors:
Kate Crutchley ..... Louise
Kim Lockett ..... Jean
Nancy Samuels ..... Rose
Riccardo Mangano ..... David Selby
Ann Whitaker ..... Amanda
Paul Arlington ..... Mr. Hanson
Carol Palmer ..... Carol
Brigid Mackay ..... Mrs. 'T'
Colin Hindley ..... Griff
Count Prince Miller ..... Winston
Paul Moriarty ..... London Detective
Mary Waterhouse ..... T.V. Researcher
Howard Dickenson ..... Martin
Eleanor Forsythe ..... Sandra
Nigel Harris ..... Graffiti Artist

Synopsis:

Tony Garnett, one of British television's most critically acclaimed figures, has been responsible for producing some of the most radical and controversial UK drama, and is associated with ground-breaking directors such as Ken Loach. His directorial debut, Prostitute, is the tale of two women - Sandra (Eleanor Forsythe), an ambitious but naïve Birmingham working girl who moves to London with the hopes of securing wealthier patrons, and Louise (Kate Crutchley) her social worker friend who is fighting to change the antiquated and hypocritical prostitution laws. As both strive to achieve their goals, a cold dose of reality dashes their hopes, and the built-in biases against women in society are unmasked. This frank and controversial exposé is finally presented here fully uncut and uncensored.

In this drama with a pseudodocumentary look, the life and unfortunate times of a London prostitute are held up against the life of a female social worker, and the laws of the land. Sandra (Eleanor Forsythe) gets involved in the business of sex for sale while living in Birmingham. Naive all the way through, she feels that a turn in London might set her up with some rich Arab clients and allow her an easier life of leisure. Meanwhile, her friend Louise (Kate Crutchley) is a welfare worker with a new mission. Based on Sandra's own experiences, she is determined to reform the country's antiquated prostitution laws. As both women try to attain their goals, a cold dose of reality is dashed on their hopes, and the built-in biases against women in society are skillfully unmasked.

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