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Summary
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.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- You're watching with family
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+12)
Critics 38Audiences 50GoodWatch 45
Tomatometer38%
Letterboxd · 6 K ratings3.0/5
IMDb5.6
Audience score35%
Running time
1 h 25 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 dramas, −24 min on the typical 109
typical 10985Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 7 countries, rent or buy in 3 more
Released
1991
June 21, 1991
35 years ago
Genres
DramaComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- NC-17United States
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityStrong
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
24 of 37
Theresa RussellLiz
Benjamin MoutonBlake
Antonio FargasRasta
Elizabeth MoreheadKatie
Daniel QuinnBrutal Man
Sanjay ChandaniIndian
Jason SaucierBill
Michael CrabtreeMan in Car
Jered BarclayDead Trick in Car- DMDoug MacHughMan in Diner
- AGAmanda GoodwinMartha, Liz's Girlfriend
- FSFrank SmithCharlie
Jason KristoferShy Kid in Van
Robert O'ReillyYounger Man in Car
Ginger Lynn AllenWounded Girl
Charles MacaulayOlder Man in Car
Jack NanceMan Who Helps Liz
Tom VillardHippie- JCJohn CarlyleShoe Fetish Man
- SDScott David-KingCop on Bike
Stephanie BlakeStripper in Big T's
Alisa ChristensenLady in Toilet
John DiehlDerelict- GMGail McMullenNurse in Convalescent Home
Directing · 7
- Ken Russell Director, Screenplay, Camera Operator
- Aaron Barsky First Assistant Director
- Kate Lewis Script Supervisor
- Jan McWilliams Script Supervisor
- Deborah A. Dell'Amico First Assistant Director
- Robin Leigh Fleck Second Second Assistant Director
Writing · 2
- Deborah Dalton Screenplay
- David Hines Theatre Play
Production · 13
- Mark Amin Executive Producer
- Dan Ireland Producer
- Ronaldo Vasconcellos Producer
- Linda Francis Casting
- Randall M. Boyd Assistant Production Coordinator
- Joseph Akerman Executive In Charge Of Production
Camera · 14
- Amir Mokri Director of Photography
- Alex Nepomniaschy Additional Photography
- Billy Pierson Dolly Grip
- Mark Shane Davis Key Grip
- Marsha Blackburn Still Photographer
- Anthony F. Balderrama First Assistant Camera
Editing · 2
- Brian Tagg Editor, Music Editor
- Steven M. Buono First Assistant Editor
Sound · 9
- Michael Gibbs Original Music Composer
- Steve Day Boom Operator
- Nigel Galt Sound Editor
- Thomas Brandau Sound Mixer
- Craig Clark ADR Supervisor
- Kevin Benson Music Supervisor
Art · 10
- Richard B. Lewis Production Design
- Philip Steuer Property Master
- Dan Whifler Construction Coordinator
- Ray Maxwell Leadman
- Blanche Sindelar Property Master
- Naomi Shohan Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 5
- Leonard Pollack Costume Design
- Gail McMullen Assistant Costume Designer
- Carlos David Amador Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
- Ron Wild Key Makeup Artist
- Rebekah Alvi Wardrobe Assistant
Lighting · 5
- Kenny Christiansen Best Boy Electric
- Matthew May Electrician
- David Salamone Electrician
- John Zumpano Gaffer
- Sergio Pirojnikov Electrician
Other crew · 4
- Jeff Smolek Stunt Coordinator
- Dana Dru Evenson Stunt Double
- Pat Jackson Transportation Coordinator
- Bruce Edward Smith Transportation Captain
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