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.
A prostitute writes a bestseller book about her profession which attracts the attention of a studio executive who attempts to adapt it into a movie. They have a falling off and she decides to make the film on her own despite sabotage.
Quick Answer
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.
Programmer's Pick
Only in early-'80s Hollywood could a Dutch madam outfox sleazy producers and make her own movie—pantyhose, hot tubs, and all. Martine Beswick leads a cast that swerves from Adam West to Phil Silvers, serving up a frothy sendup of Tinseltown’s less-than-glamorous underbelly.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Alan Roberts
- Writers
- Alan Roberts, Devin Goldenberg
- Release
- 1980
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy
Why This Matters
This 1980 comedy features a cast including Martine Beswick, Adam West, and Phil Silvers, and was released theatrically in the UK under the title Hollywood Blue, reflecting its international distribution.
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Why Cult
Raucous humor and cheeky situations abound as Xaviera takes on Hollywood’s most dubious dealmakers.
A playfully cynical look at the movie industry’s underhanded tactics, with producers who are just as slippery as they are clueless.
Expect topless scenes, hot tub antics, and fashion moments straight out of 1980s Los Angeles nightlife.
From Martine Beswick’s bold Xaviera to Adam West’s turn as a Hollywood operator, the cast is stacked with cult favorites.
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Questions from the Vault
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.
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