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Mondo Trasho (1969)

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The first feature film directed by self-proclaimed "Prince of Puke" John Waters, this black-and-white, mostly silent comedy cost just 2000 dollars. Mondo Trasho looks its budget, but has some amusing moments as it tells the story of a woman (Mary Vivian Pearce) who has a very bad day. First, she is accosted in the park by a foot-fetishist who sucks her toes. When she runs away, she is hit by a car. The driver, played by 300-lb. transvestite Divine, lost control of the wheel while staring at a

Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Comedy, Special Interest, Cult Movies

Directed By: John Waters

On DVD: Feb 15, 1989

Cast

Divine
Portly bombshell
John Leisenring
Foot fetishist
David Lochary
Dr. Coathanger
Mary Vivian Pearce
Fashion fanatic
Mink Stole
Institution inmate
Chris Atkinson
Attendant
Jack Walsh

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All Critics (9) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (3)

A dry run for Waters' later outlaw-salvos, a bit of utterly ballsy dissonance, to be seen, heard, felt, suffered through

March 13, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

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memorable only as the first serious outing of one of America's most provocative, fiery, satirical, and ultimately hilarious filmmakers

February 27, 2001 Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Viewer discretion is advised

February 13, 2001 Full Review Source: ToxicUniverse.com

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John A. Nesbit

ToxicUniverse.com

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My least favourite of the John Waters' films, amateurish and only bits were funny. I found it quite disturbing to be honest

August 26, 2011

Sylvester Kuo

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Funny piece of crap. Divine is, as usual, great. I specially loved the Virgin Mary apparitions. The film goes nowhere and that's just good enough for me.

September 6, 2011