Mayflower Madam
“Sex Sells! For real-life Manhattanite Sydney Biddle Barrows, it sold very, very well...”
Synopsis
Inspired by the explosive sex-for-sale scandal that rocked Manhattan in 1984, the infamous Sydney Biddle Barrows, a driven young socialite, opens an exclusive escort service catering to the wealthy and affluent. From Sydney's rise to become a million-dollar, modern-day madam to her notorious plummet into bankruptcy and public disgrace, experience a private glimpse into the forbidden world of high-class prostitution-where money talks...pleasure sells...and discretion is everything.
Top Cast
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Candice Bergen
Sydney Biddle Barrows
Chris Sarandon
Matt Whittington
Caitlin Clarke
Virginia
Jim Antonio
Frank Gullet
Debra Rogers
Tammy
Leslie Hardy
Hilary
Victoria Loving
Pamela
Robert Silver
Eddie
Chita Rivera
Risa Dickstein
Georgia Allen
Landlord's Lawyer
Sydney Barrows
Peggy Eaton
Jane Berman
Job Interviewer
Jennifer Deer Johnson
Paula
David de Vries
Fenton
Marianne Fraulo
Forbes
Al Garrison
Raul
LA Winters
Julie
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Antonio
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Gill, Charles E. Israel
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Mayflower Madam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Antonio
Elizabeth Gill, Charles E. Israel
David Shire
Elliot Davis
David A. Simmons
Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Lou Antonio
Director
Robert Halmi Sr.
Producer
Elizabeth Gill
Writer
Charles E. Israel
Writer
David A. Simmons
Editor
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Charles C. Bennett
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayflower Madam
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What is Mayflower Madam about?
Inspired by the explosive sex-for-sale scandal that rocked Manhattan in 1984, the infamous Sydney Biddle Barrows, a driven young socialite, opens an exclusive escort service catering to the wealthy and affluent. From Sydney's rise to become a million-dollar, modern-day madam to her notorious plummet into bankruptcy and public disgrace, experience a private glimpse into the forbidden world of high-class prostitution-where money talks...pleasure sells...and discretion is everything.
Who directed Mayflower Madam?
Mayflower Madam was directed by Lou Antonio.
Who stars in Mayflower Madam?
The principal cast of Mayflower Madam includes Candice Bergen, Chris Sarandon, Caitlin Clarke, Jim Antonio, Debra Rogers.
When was Mayflower Madam released and how long is it?
Mayflower Madam was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Mayflower Madam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mayflower Madam was composed by David Shire.