Flesh
Seen it?1968 | 89 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Morrissey
- Joe DallesandroJoe, the Hustler
- Geraldine SmithGeri, Joe's Wife
- Patti D'ArbanvillePatti, Geri's Lover
- Louis WaldonDavid, the Gymnast
- Geri MillerTerry
- Jackie CurtisJackie
- Candy DarlingCandy
- Maurice BraddellThe Artist
- Barry BrownHustler