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Flesh

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Flesh

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

1968

1h 29m

5.7(52 votes)

Drama

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.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

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

Maurice Braddell

Maurice Braddell

The Artist

Barry Brown

Barry Brown

Hustler

Creative team

Directed by: Paul Morrissey
Produced by: Andy Warhol

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