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A real-life madam takes on Hollywood’s sleaziest producers in this cheeky sex comedy sequel.

THE HAPPY HOOKER GOES HOLLYWOOD

She conquered every producer's couch in town.

1980 · 1h 28m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB
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What is The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood about?

The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Alan Roberts about Xaviera Hollander, a Dutch prostitute, who attempts to make a movie in Hollywood based on her best-selling book and contends with crooked producers.

Details & Specs
Director
Alan Roberts
Writers
Alan Roberts, Devin Goldenberg
Release
1980
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy

Overview

The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood, the final entry in its trilogy, follows the escapades of Xaviera Hollander, a Dutch prostitute whose tell-all book about her profession attracts the attention of the Hollywood machine. When a studio executive expresses interest in turning her story into a film, the collaboration quickly sours, leading Xaviera to take matters into her own hands. She faces off against Hollywood’s most unscrupulous producers, determined to bring her story to the screen despite their sabotage and schemes. Laden with risqué humor, eccentric characters, and a playfully satirical view of the movie business, this R-rated sex comedy revels in its cheeky irreverence and the glitzy, anything-goes atmosphere of 1980s Los Angeles.

Why Cult

Sex Comedy Hijinks

Raucous humor and cheeky situations abound as Xaviera takes on Hollywood’s most dubious dealmakers.

Hollywood Satire

A playfully cynical look at the movie industry’s underhanded tactics, with producers who are just as slippery as they are clueless.

Risque 1980s Style

Expect topless scenes, hot tub antics, and fashion moments straight out of 1980s Los Angeles nightlife.

Cult Cast

From Martine Beswick’s bold Xaviera to Adam West’s turn as a Hollywood operator, the cast is stacked with cult favorites.

Questions from the Vault

What is The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood about? +

The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Alan Roberts about Xaviera Hollander, a Dutch prostitute, who attempts to make a movie in Hollywood based on her best-selling book and contends with crooked producers.

When was The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood released? +

The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood was released in 1980.

Who directed The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood? +

The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood was directed by Alan Roberts.

How long is The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood? +

The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood? +

The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood is a comedy.