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The Respectful Prostitute (1952)

Original title: La putain respectueuse

1952-10-07 · 1h 35m · FR
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Fred, the nephew of a senator,has murdered a Black man on a train. The two only witnesses are Lizzie McKay, a prostitute from New York, and Sidney, a colored man. Fred decides to seduce Lizzie in order to make her give false evidence according to which Sidney has attempted to rape her. The uncle also puts pressure on the young woman. After much hesitation, Lizzie finally accepts but Sidney, who has nearly got lynched, takes refuge at her home...

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Marcello PaglieroDirectorCharles BrabantDirector

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Barbara LaageBarbara LaageLizzie McKayWalter BryantWalter BryantTeddy BarnesIvan DesnyIvan DesnyFred ClarkeMarcel HerrandMarcel HerrandLe sénateur ClarkeLouis de FunèsLouis de Funèsun client du night-clubYolande LaffonYolande LaffonMarieMarie OlivierMarie OlivierAnnie, une copine de LizzieAndré ValmyAndré ValmyGeorges, le patron du clubJacques HillingJacques Hillingl'ivrogne du night-clubJean DanetJean Danetun client du night-clubByron et O'ThellaByron et O'Thellales vedettes du clubGrégoire GromoffGrégoire Gromoffun client du night-club

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DefunesPutain

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityDefunes · PutainDialogue densityDramaDirector preference479295 · 286204Actor preference204022 · 327533 · 309325Country preferenceFr

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What is The Respectful Prostitute about?

Fred, the nephew of a senator,has murdered a Black man on a train. The two only witnesses are Lizzie McKay, a prostitute from New York, and Sidney, a colored man. Fred decides to seduce Lizzie in order to make her give false evidence according to which Sidney has attempted to rape her. The uncle also puts pressure on the young woman. After much hesitation, Lizzie finally accepts but Sidney, who has nearly got lynched, takes refuge at her home...

How long is The Respectful Prostitute?

The Respectful Prostitute has a runtime of 95 minutes.