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5.7/10
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A man desperate for money and no income, turns prostitute and interplays with a variety of clients and hustlers.A man desperate for money and no income, turns prostitute and interplays with a variety of clients and hustlers.A man desperate for money and no income, turns prostitute and interplays with a variety of clients and hustlers.
- Awards
- 1 win
Roberto D'Allesandro
- Boy in the Street #2
- (uncredited)
Jed Johnson
- Solicitor
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
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- TriviaUK censor John Trevelyan was wary of issuing the film a cinema certificate and suggested to the distributors that the film be shown on a club basis. When it was initially shown at the Open Space Theatre in London in February 1970 the cinema was raided by police who attempted to seize the film, leading Trevelyan himself to hastily rush to the cinema and vigorously defend the movie against possible prosecution, calling the police action 'unjustified and preposterous'. In the light of this incident Trevelyan was able to grant the film an uncut 'X' certificate.
- GoofsDuring a scene with the go-go dancer, Candy and Jackie alternately call her by the character's first name (Terry) and that of the actress playing her (Geri Miller).
- Quotes
Joe, the Hustler: How am I supposed to make any money without clean underwear?
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits run sideways and list Warhol's name, the title, the main cast members, and that it was written, photographed and directed by Paul Morissey.
- ConnectionsEdited into Porn to Be Free (2016)
- SoundtracksMakin' Wicky Wacky Down in Waikiki
Performed by Sophie Tucker.
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Because this flick is the first feature fruit of a long lasting collaboration between Paul Morrissey, Andy Warhol and Joe Dallessandro, it is too much obvious that it was mostly made for having fun among themselves. The script is quite loose, the dialogues are too obviously improvised, one even suspects that there probably is no script at all, just thematic concepts: prostitution, addiction and poverty (which all seem to continue in the following films Trash and Heat).
Joe Dallessandro reveals unashamedly his gorgeous body at any chance, to the hungry eyes of other addicts (not only drug addicts).
Although the whole film seems like amateurish, especially the scene with other hustlers at the park is very intriguing, like a documentary project.
I would not recommend to see this by itself, but watching the trilogy (Flesh, Heat and Trash) altogether will be much enlightening.
Joe Dallessandro reveals unashamedly his gorgeous body at any chance, to the hungry eyes of other addicts (not only drug addicts).
Although the whole film seems like amateurish, especially the scene with other hustlers at the park is very intriguing, like a documentary project.
I would not recommend to see this by itself, but watching the trilogy (Flesh, Heat and Trash) altogether will be much enlightening.
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- Budget
- $4,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 29 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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