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A Dirty Shame (2004)

A Dirty Shame (2004)
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America's leading titan of bad taste, John Waters, returns to X-rated territory (well, actually NC-17-rated territory, but you get the idea) for this wildly over-the-top comedy. Sylvia Stickles (Tracey Ullman) is a wife and mother living in Baltimore who, along with her husband Vaughn (Chris Isaak) and mother Big Ethel (Suzanne Shepherd), operates a local convenience store. One day, Sylvia receives a sharp blow to the head, which leaves her with a concussion. However, the concussion comes with an unexpected side effect -- Sylvia has suddenly become a sex addict, and is soon attended to by the perverse and lascivious sexual evangelist Ray-Ray (Johnny Knoxville). When it becomes evident that Vaughn can't keep up with her sensual appetites, Sylvia throws herself into the strange netherworld of Baltimore's community of erotic overachievers, which includes her daughter Caprice (Selma Blair), who is living a double life as über-buxom exotic entertainer Ursula Udders. A Dirty Shame also features supporting performances from Waters regulars Patricia Hearst, Mink Stole, Mary Vivian Pearce, Channing Wilroy, and Jean Hill. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, (more)
Director(s):
John Waters
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NC17
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of A Dirty Shame

America's leading titan of bad taste, John Waters, returns to X-rated territory (well, actually NC-17-rated territory, but you get the idea) for this wildly over-the-top comedy. Sylvia Stickles (Tracey Ullman) is a wife and mother living in Baltimore who, along with her husband Vaughn (Chris Isaak) and mother Big Ethel (Suzanne Shepherd), operates a local convenience store. One day, Sylvia receives a sharp blow to the head, which leaves her with a concussion. However, the concussion comes with an unexpected side effect -- Sylvia has suddenly become a sex addict, and is soon attended to by the perverse and lascivious sexual evangelist Ray-Ray (Johnny Knoxville). When it becomes evident that Vaughn can't keep up with her sensual appetites, Sylvia throws herself into the strange netherworld of Baltimore's community of erotic overachievers, which includes her daughter Caprice (Selma Blair), who is living a double life as über-buxom exotic entertainer Ursula Udders. A Dirty Shame also features supporting performances from Waters regulars Patricia Hearst, Mink Stole, Mary Vivian Pearce, Channing Wilroy, and Jean Hill. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
88 mins

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Director(s):
John Waters
Writer(s):
John Waters
Producer(s):
Christine Vachon, Ted Hope
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NC17(Not For Children, Profanity, Nudity, Strong Sexual Content)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Bill D.

    Please do not rent this movie thinking you will get the full unedited movie because it is listed as an NC-17 movie. All the have on this site is the "neuter edition" which looks to have been edited by Freddy Kruger. The neuter edition cannot possibly be rated NC-17 as well..I mean they even blur out a kid flipping someone off...comeon. I am not saying this movie would be a masterpiece in its full version but I do think they cut out some good material that would have made it better.

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    Michael O.

    so much was bleeped and edited. I want to see this again as god intended it. no bottle pick up scene in this version, and Funch = fun after lunch. right.

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    Tomm C.

    Not sure why they have it listed as NC-17, the disk clearly says R and it says it's rated R right before it starts. It's the "Neuter Edition" and it's lame. It's cropped poorly (to exclude suggested sexuality) and pixelated and bleeped so randomly that it's hard to watch.

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