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57% Critic Match
Flesh
“Just an ordinary day in the life of a male hustler.”
5.7 / 10• 1968• 1h 29m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
A heroin junkie works as a prostitute to support his habit and fund an abortion needed by the girlfriend of his lesbian wife. His seedy encounters with delusional and damaged clients, and dates with drag queens and hustlers are heavy on sex, drugs and decadence.
Cast & Crew
Joe Dallesandro
Joe, the Hustler
Lead
Geraldine Smith
Geri, Joe's Wife
Patti D'Arbanville
Patti, Geri's Lover
Louis Waldon
David, the Gymnast
Geri Miller
Terry
Jackie Curtis
Jackie
Candy Darling
Candy
Maurice Braddell
The Artist
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Morrissey's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Flesh is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
