Best films with a Prostitute as the main character

I looked up Sweet Charity also because I thought it was about prostitutes, but IMDB described her as a "Taxi dancer in a sleazy dance hall."
Was she just a dancer or did she do more in the back of that hall?

She was a dancer (more like a stripper or something like that if I remember correctly) not a prostitute, but the recommendation was because it's the same story then Nights of Cabiria. And even if she's not a prostitute she gets abused by different men, etc. like Nights of Cabiria.

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True Romance.

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Ken Russell's version of Pretty Woman.


They really don't make 'em like this anymore. The sequel is 80's-tastic, too.


Bob Hoskin's second best film.


Not about prostitution per se, but a good film.


I don't really care for it, but as it hasn't been mentioned.

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Great film Mona Lisa. Bob is a brilliant actor

Milk Money...Oh wait; "best film."

McCabe and Mrs. Miller

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2046 although I think it's only implied.

I watched "London To Brighton" when it came out. I remember it was disturbing and emotional film. I have not forgotten parts of it to this day which says a lot considering it's been almost 10 years. I would want to rewatch it, but it's not a mainstream movie. A question to you:- how would you rate it?

Elisabeth Shue's character is not the main character.

I liked Milk Money...it's no masterpiece, but an entertaining little film.

Can't believe nobody has said this yet:

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It also has the greatest opening scene in cinema history.

I should have been more clear and just said "main characters" - she had 2nd billing, good enough I guess

I like films where the prostitute is the moral person, like in "Stagecoach" as opposed to villains. All they want is a few bucks, big deal, they offer more of themselves. A lot of women take a LOT more than just money for sex, but they're called "housewives"

Thanks for the reminder!

This is my #11 all-time, didn't even think about it. I'm not a fan of Julie, but it's such a great film that encompasses life.

Almost forgot this one.

Buńuel's Belle de Jour is my favourite along with Neil Jordan's Mona Lisa and Ron Howard's Night Shift, but I'll also throw in...



Salon Kitty - 1976. Tinto Brass' notorious exploiter doesn't quite live up to expectations, but is still an iconic must see.



Personal Services- 1987. Overlooked Brit classic based on legendary high class Madam, Cynthia Payne.



Streetwalkin' - 1985. A real 80's guilty pleasure to rival HK's Angel recommendation.



Crimes of Passion - 1984. Ken Russell's other hooker flick is even more deranged than Whore and twice as stylish.



Working Girls - 1986. Another largely forgotten and overlooked essential. It's ages since I've seen this but I remember it seeming very authentic.

I'll also mention Jack Hill's Foxy Brown, and the Swedish exploiter Thriller: A Cruel Picture

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