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Flesh

Flesh

Just an ordinary day in the life of a male hustler.

19685.61h 29m

Overview

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.

Directed by Paul Morrissey
Written by Paul Morrissey
Produced by Andy Warhol
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Top Cast

Joe Dallesandro

Joe Dallesandro

Joe, the Hustler

Geraldine Smith

Geraldine Smith

Geri, Joe's Wife

Patti D'Arbanville

Patti D'Arbanville

Patti, Geri's Lover

Louis Waldon

Louis Waldon

David, the Gymnast

Geri Miller

Geri Miller

Terry

Jackie Curtis

Jackie Curtis

Jackie

Candy Darling

Candy Darling

Candy

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Maurice Braddell

The Artist

Barry Brown

Barry Brown

Hustler

Themes & Keywords

hustlerpunterfamily secretsillegal prostitutionunemployment

About Flesh

Flesh is a drama film released in 1968 exploring themes of hustler, punter, family secrets, illegal prostitution, unemployment. Directed by Paul Morrissey, it stars Joe Dallesandro, Geraldine Smith, Patti D'Arbanville. 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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