Whore
“This is no bedtime story.”
Synopsis
Trapped in a dangerous loop of bad luck and cheap motels, and under constant threat from her volatile pimp, prostitute Liz guides the audience through a high-stakes night on the streets. Through fourth-wall-breaking confessionals and gritty flashbacks, she reveals how she—a desperate mother—ended up selling her body to survive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Whore (Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-24
Top Cast
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Theresa Russell
Liz
Benjamin Mouton
Blake
Antonio Fargas
Rasta
Elizabeth Morehead
Katie
Daniel Quinn
Brutal Man
Sanjay Chandani
Indian
Jason Saucier
Bill
Michael Crabtree
Man in Car
Jered Barclay
Dead Trick in Car
Doug MacHugh
Man in Diner
Amanda Goodwin
Martha, Liz's Girlfriend
Frank Smith
Charlie
Jason Kristofer
Shy Kid in Van
Robert O'Reilly
Younger Man in Car
Ginger Lynn Allen
Wounded Girl
Charles Macaulay
Older Man in Car
Jack Nance
Man Who Helps Liz
Tom Villard
Hippie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell, Deborah Dalton
- Original Score
- Michael Gibbs
- Original Title
- Whore
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Trimark Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell, Deborah Dalton, David Hines
Michael Gibbs
Alex Nepomniaschy, Amir Mokri
Brian Tagg
Mark Amin, Dan Ireland, Ronaldo Vasconcellos
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Dan Ireland
Producer
Brian Tagg
Editor
Michael Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Ken Russell
Screenplay
Richard B. Lewis
Production Design
Leonard Pollack
Costume Design
Deborah Dalton
Screenplay
Ronaldo Vasconcellos
Producer
Jeff Smolek
Stunt Coordinator
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whore
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whore about?
Trapped in a dangerous loop of bad luck and cheap motels, and under constant threat from her volatile pimp, prostitute Liz guides the audience through a high-stakes night on the streets. Through fourth-wall-breaking confessionals and gritty flashbacks, she reveals how she—a desperate mother—ended up selling her body to survive.
Who directed Whore?
Whore was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Whore?
The principal cast of Whore includes Theresa Russell, Benjamin Mouton, Antonio Fargas, Elizabeth Morehead, Daniel Quinn.
When was Whore released and how long is it?
Whore was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did Whore make at the box office?
Whore grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Whore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whore was composed by Michael Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whore?
Whore holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).