A Dirty Shame (2004)

Threatening the very limits of common decency.

A Dirty Shame (2004) poster

Sylvia Stickles runs a convenience store with her husband and mother-in-law. One day, Sylvia is hit on the head and transforms from an uptight prude to a sex-crazed lunatic. As she goes on a rampage through town, Sylvia attracts the attention of Ray Ray, a sexual healer and tow truck driver in search of the world's greatest orgasm. Their sexual revolution, however, causes a class war in their tiny Baltimore community.

Director: John Waters
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: George S. Clinton
Cinematography: Steve Gainer
Editing: Jeffrey Wolf
Production: Fine Line Features, This is that, Killer Films, John Wells Productions, City Lights Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

dancer, orgy, orgasm, striptease, group sex, baltimore, usa, sex addiction, satire, maryland, sexappeal, pole dancer, sexual fantasy, sexual awakening, exhibitionism, sex comedy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Dirty Shame about?
Sylvia Stickles runs a convenience store with her husband and mother-in-law. One day, Sylvia is hit on the head and transforms from an uptight prude to a sex-crazed lunatic. As she goes on a rampage through town, Sylvia attracts the attention of Ray Ray, a sexual healer and tow truck driver in search of the world's greatest orgasm. Their sexual revolution, however, causes a class war in their tiny Baltimore community.
Who directed A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame stars Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, Selma Blair, Chris Isaak, Suzanne Shepherd, Mink Stole.
How long is A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame had a budget of $15M.
How much did A Dirty Shame gross?
A Dirty Shame grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was A Dirty Shame produced?
A Dirty Shame was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of A Dirty Shame?
The themes of A Dirty Shame include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.