Whore
- Director: Ken Russell
- Writer: David Hines; Ken Russell
- Producer: Mark Amin; Dan Ireland
CGiii Comment
Low on budget and meagre with the skill.
Not a good Ken Russell film!
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
The prostitute Liz works on the streets of Los Angeles. She recalls her life in flashback, when she marries an alcoholic man. She leaves him with their son. Then she works as waitress in a diner until the day a man introduces her to prostitution. Later she is raped by at least five men and the pimp Blake "protects" her. Liz tries to escape from Blake and befriends the prostitute Katie; however Blake chases her. On the streets, she befriends the homeless Rasta (Antonio Fargas) that helps her when she needs.
Cast & Characters
Theresa Russell as Liz;
Michael Crabtree as Man in Car;
John Diehl as Derelict;
Antonio Fargas as Rasta;
Robert O'Reilly as Younger Man in Car;
Charles Macaulay as Older Man in Car;
Jason Kristofer as Shy Kid in Van;
Jack Nance as Man Who Helps Liz;
Sanjay Chandani as Indian;
Frank Smith as Charlie;
Gail McMullen as Nurse in Convalescent Home;
Benjamin Mouton as Blake;
Bob Prupas as Maitre'D;
Bobby Bruce as Violinist;
Danny Trejo as Tattoo Artist