Whore [1991] dir Ken Russell

Whore (1991)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103253/

FULLSCREEN UNCUT 85MIN DOWNLOADED FROM CINEMAGEDDON.ORG

Directed by Ken Russell

Writing credits

David Hines (play 'Bondage')

Ken Russell (screenplay) and Deborah Dalton (screenplay)

Theresa Russell ... Liz
Michael Crabtree ... Man in Car
John Diehl ... Derelict
Antonio Fargas ... Rasta
Robert O'Reilly ... Younger Man in Car
Charles Macaulay ... Older Man in Car
Jason Kristofer ... Shy Kid in Van
Jack Nance ... Man Who Helps Liz
Sanjay Chandani ... Indian (as Sanjay)
Frank Smith ... Charlie
Gail McMullen ... Nurse in Convalescent Home
Benjamin Mouton ... Blake
Bob Prupas ... Maitre'D
Bobby Bruce ... Violinist
Danny Trejo ... Tattoo Artist

Whore is a 1991 film by controversial British director and screenwriter Ken Russell, starring actress Theresa Russell. While not a financial success, the film did attract some positive notices (and generated an unrelated sequel), but is largely overlooked today.

Lacking large studio support, the film was produced and distributed by Trimark Pictures. The film's small shooting budget is reflected in the choppy editing and production value. Presumably to save on crew expenses, Ken Russell is listed as camera operator in production credits (under the name Alf).

Although told from the first-person perspective of a prostitute, the script plays more like a dark comedy. The film was in limited distribution in U.S. movie houses, mainly due to it having received the dreaded NC-17 rating by the MPAA, did not achieve critical acclaim, and quickly moved into pay-per-view and VHS release.

An unrelated direct-to-video sequel, Whore II, was released three years later in 1994, written and directed by Amos Kolleck.

Theatre marquees for two other Ken Russell films, Crimes of Passion (1984) and The Lair of the White Worm (1988), are seen in the film. Director Ken Russell made the movie as a response to Pretty Woman (1990).
The original play on which the film was based was written by a London taxi driver, who based it on a conversation with a local prostitute he drove.
Russell adapted the play to the screen as an answer to the film Pretty Woman released at around that same time.
In addition to its regular video release, Whore was also released on video with the title If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It

Banned in the Republic of Ireland.

"DOING THE BANG"
Produced & Performed by Fascinating Force
Written by P. Nero, H. Nero, J. Spivey, T. Keith & W. Fratacci
Courtesy of Select Records

"LET ME BE YOUR FANTASY"
Performed by Girls Club
Written by E. Esquilan and R. Ricardo
Produced by R. Ricardo
Courtesy of Select Records

"YOUR LOVE"
Performed by Sandie Morgan
Written by M. Moses
Produced by Mitch Moses and Bart Adams
Courtesy of Select Records

"LOVE OF LOVES"
Performed by Frankie Laine
Written by Frankie Laine and Carl Fischer
Courtesy of Cares Music

"THE CASTLE BEAT"
Performed by Castlebeat
Written and Produced by L. Joseph
Courtesy of Select Records

"TELL ME ALL YOUR SECRETS"
Performed by Nerissa
Written by J. Young and N. Vitello
Produced by Darrell Lawrence
Re-mixed by David Morales
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"THIS MAN"
Performed by Bill Kelly and The House of Cards
Written by Bill Kelly
Courtesy of Spinart Productions

"SELFISH"
Performed by Velma Wright
Written by J. Wilson and S. Grant
Produced by J. Wilson and W. Jones
Courtesy of Select Records

"THE BITCH BETTER HAVE MY MONEY"
Performed by AMG
Written by J. Lewis
Produced by AMG
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"ON THE BORDER"
Performed by Bill Kelly and The House of Cards
Written by Bill Kelly and John Beebe
Courtesy of Spinart Productions

"A GIRL'S GOTTA DO"
Written and Performed by Bonnie Barnard
Courtesy of Bonnie Barnard Music