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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes5
DirectorItalo Zingarelli
WritersItalo Zingarelli, Barbara Alberti, Amedeo Pagani
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Prostitute Serving the Public and in Compliance with the Laws of the State
About A Prostitute Serving the Public and in Compliance with the Laws of the State
A hooker, mother of two, leaves her abusing husband for a young boxer. On the street she gets assaulted and beaten by pimps.
Directed by Italo Zingarelli, A Prostitute Serving the Public and in Compliance with the Laws of the State leans on a strong ensemble — Giovanna Ralli, Giancarlo Giannini, Jean-Marc Bory — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1971.
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