Rent Prostitute (1980)

3.3 of 5 from 54 ratings
1h 37min
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Synopsis:
One of British television's most critically acclaimed figures, Tony Garnett has been responsible for producing some of the most radical and controversial UK drama, and is associated with groundbreaking directors such as Ken Loach. His directorial debut, Prostitute, is the tale of two women: Sandra (Eleanor Forsythe), an ambitious but naive Birmingham working girl who moves to London with the hope of securing wealthier patrons, and Louise (Kate Crutchley), her social worker friend, who is fighting to change the antiquated and hypocritical prostitution laws.
As both strive to achieve their goals, a cold dose of reality dashes their hopes, and the built-in biases against women in society are unmasked. This frank and controversial expose is finally presented here fully uncut and uncensored.
Actors:
, , Kim Lockett, Nancy Samuels, , , Joseph Senior, Ann Whittaker, , Carol Palmer, , , Barbara Roslyn, , , Colin Hindley, , S. Akbar, Howard Dickenson, Heather Barrett
Directors:
Producers:
Tony Garnett
Writers:
Tony Garnett
Studio:
BFI Video
Genres:
Drama
BBFC:
Release Date:
25/04/2011
Run Time:
98 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Taking a Part (1979, 45 mins): a documentary by Jan Worth about the experiences of two young women involved in prostitution
BBFC:
Release Date:
Not released
Run Time:
97 minutes
Languages:
English
Formats:
Pal
Colour:
Colour

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A hugely important film - Prostitute review by NK

Spoiler Alert
20/03/2020

Gritty, fly-on-the-wall documentary-style drama from a bygone age. It's hard to imagine anything this explicit on 21st century television. Not just a historical document because the issues raised are still with us today.

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