The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood
R
3.9
1980
1 hr 28 min
Comedy
Xaviera Hollander has to navigate some sleazy studio politics to see the production of the film version of her memoirs.
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- Cast:
- Martine Beswick , Chris Lemmon , Adam West , Richard Deacon , Phil Silvers , Charles Green , Lisa London
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So much average
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Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.
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The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
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The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
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