A Dirty Shame
"Threatening the very limits of common decency."
Originally released in 2004. A Dirty Shame is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by John Waters. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, and Selma Blair
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (291 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.9M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tracey Ullman
as Sylvia Stickles
Johnny Knoxville
as Ray Ray Perkins
Selma Blair
as Caprice Stickles
Chris Isaak
as Vaughn Stickles
Suzanne Shepherd
as Big Ethel
Mink Stole
as Marge the Neuter
Patricia Hearst
as Paige
Jackie Hoffman
as Dora
Nicholas E.I. Noble
as Weird Paperboy
Lucy Newman-Williams
as Neuter Yuppie Woman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,914,166
Production Companies
- Fine Line Features
- This is that
- Killer Films
- John Wells Productions
- City Lights Pictures
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 rampag...
Who directed A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame was directed by John Waters.
How long is A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was A Dirty Shame released?
A Dirty Shame was released on September 24, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Dirty Shame?
The main cast of A Dirty Shame includes Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, Selma Blair, Chris Isaak, Suzanne Shepherd.
Is A Dirty Shame worth watching?
A Dirty Shame has a user rating of 5.3/10 based on 291 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.