Flesh
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57% Critic Match

Flesh

Just an ordinary day in the life of a male hustler.

5.7 / 10 1968 1h 29mNR 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 Dallesandro

Joe, the Hustler

Lead
Geraldine Smith

Geraldine Smith

Geri, Joe's Wife

Patti D'Arbanville

Patti D'Arbanville

Patti, Geri's Lover

Louis Waldon

Louis Waldon

David, the Gymnast

Geri Miller

Geri Miller

Terry

Jackie Curtis

Jackie Curtis

Jackie

Candy Darling

Candy Darling

Candy

MB

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.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Flesh is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker