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Pretty Baby [DVD] [1978]
Release Date: 2007 - 02 - 19, Rating Suitable for 18 years and over, Last Update 09.11.2009 05:40
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by - written on 21/11/08 (Very useful, 72 readings)
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Produced and directed by Louis Malle in the late seventies, Pretty Baby portrays the taboo subject of child prostitution in the early twentieth century (set in 1917 if I remember correctly). The film became very controversial for obvious reasons. It shows Brooke Shields (who plays Violet) at the age of twelfth often completely naked and in a sexual role that some would say is unsuitable for a minor (while essential to the plot). The film is based mainly in a house set in the red light district of New Orleans and follows the character of E.J Bellocq ( played by Keith Carradine) a photographer who becomes involved with Violet. There are some ... Read the complete review






