Joey Heatherton, born in 1944, emerged as a prominent figure in the 1960s and 1970s, captivating audiences with her performances in cult cinema. In My Blood Runs Cold (1965), she portrays a pivotal character caught in a web of intrigue, showcasing her ability to blend allure with dramatic tension. Her role in Bluebeard (1972) further solidified her status as a sex symbol of the era, where she navigates the dark undercurrents of desire and betrayal. Heatherton's work in The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977) reflects her comedic talent, adding depth to her diverse filmography.
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
Celebrated madam and advice columnist Xaviera Hollander is called to testify as a hostile witness in a senate hearing/crusade against loose morals. It seems that the Senators are about to be implicated into a widespread sex scandal regarding a hooker friend of Xaviera's, who has conveniently disappeared. Their plan to use her well-publicized sexual exploits to make her a scapegoat backfires when her irreverent testimony charges the otherwise lifeless proceedings. Before the end of the hearings, an undercover CIA agent convinces her to serve her country by seducing an important Arab oil sheik, where she discovers her friend in the harem. Upon her return, she discredits the Senate sub-committee and exposes them as perverts and white slavers, making America safe for erotic sex workers.
