Debbie Harry, born in 1945, is an American actress and writer who made her mark in the underground film scene of the late 20th century. She appears in Videodrome (1983), where she embodies the enigmatic Nicki Brand, a performance that blends horror and eroticism, characteristic of David Cronenberg's vision. Additionally, Harry contributes as a writer for Polyester (1981), a film that exemplifies John Waters' campy aesthetic. With her roots in punk rock as the lead vocalist of Blondie, Harry's work in these films adds a distinct edge to the cult cinema landscape.
Polyester
Abused, neglected, and, above all, bullied in her own house, the unhappy Baltimore housewife with a heart of gold and an acute sense of smell, Francine Fishpaw, watches her already derailed life take a turn for the worse. To further complicate matters, without a shred of shame, Elmer--Francine's sleazy husband and owner of the local X-rated theatre--is leaving her for another woman; her disdainful daughter, Lu-Lu, is bearing the child of her delinquent boyfriend, and her glue-sniffing son, Dexter, is becoming a vicious foot fetishist. Then, out of the blue, the suave blonde charmer, Todd Tomorrow, enters the picture, and, for once in her life, Francine feels loved. Is there a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow?
