Patti Boulaye
Patti Boulaye, an actor born in the 1950s, brings a unique energy to the screen in Hussy (1980). In this gritty exploration of urban life, she plays a pivotal role that adds depth to the film's narrative. Boulaye's performance reflects the raw essence of the late 1970s and early 1980s exploitation genre, capturing the struggles and triumphs of her character. Her work in Hussy positions her as a notable figure within the cult cinema landscape, where her contributions resonate with fans of the genre.
Hussy
Beaty (Dame Helen Mirren) is a prostitute working out of a high-class London cabaret where Emory (John Shea) is a technician. They begin an affair encumbered by her job, his lack of money, and their pasts: She has an abusive former lover, the father of her ten-year-old son and possibly her pimp, Alex (Paul Angelis), a strong-arm gorilla type fresh out of prison also arrives, needing a place to stay. Alex is clearly a brutish psychopath who threatens Beaty and Emory's future. Emory's wife died in questionable circumstances and he has a shady friend, Max (Murray Salem), who shows up with a scheme for making lots of money. Beaty and Emory want to sort things out, but the odds are against them. Life is no cabaret.
