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Flesh

1968-12-16 · 89 min · ★ 5.6

Drama

A heroin junkie works as a prostitute to support his habit and fund an abortion needed by the girlfriend of his lesbian wife. His seedy encounters with delusional and damaged clients, and dates with drag queens and hustlers are heavy on sex, drugs and decadence.

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Directors
Paul Morrissey
Production companies
Factory Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joe DallesandroJoe DallesandroJoe, the Hustler
Geraldine SmithGeraldine SmithGeri, Joe's Wife
Patti D'ArbanvillePatti D'ArbanvillePatti, Geri's Lover
Louis WaldonDavid, the Gymnast
Geri MillerGeri MillerTerry
Jackie CurtisJackie CurtisJackie
Candy DarlingCandy DarlingCandy
Maurice BraddellMaurice BraddellThe Artist
Barry BrownBarry BrownHustler

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