Flesh
Just an ordinary day in the life of a male hustler.
1968 · 89 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama
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.
Directed by Paul Morrissey
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Joe Dallesandro Joe, the Hustler -
Geraldine Smith Geri, Joe's Wife -
Patti D'Arbanville Patti, Geri's Lover - L Louis Waldon David, the Gymnast
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Geri Miller Terry -
Jackie Curtis Jackie -
Candy Darling Candy -
Maurice Braddell The Artist -
Barry Brown Hustler
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