A Dirty Shame

2004, Comedy/Gay & lesbian, 1h 29m

117 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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John Waters casts his provocative eye toward libido in a sex satire that won't leave audiences feeling too Dirty, but this sophomoric farce doesn't strike a nerve like his best work -- a real Shame. Read critic reviews

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Sylvia Stickles (Tracey Ullman) runs a convenience store with her husband (Chris Isaak) and mother-in-law (Suzanne Shepherd). One day, Sylvia is hit on the head and transforms from an uptight prude to a sex-crazed lunatic. As she goes on a rampage through town, Sylvia attracts the attention of Ray Ray (Johnny Knoxville), a sexual healer and tow truck driver in search of the world's greatest orgasm. Their sexual revolution, however, causes a class war in their tiny Baltimore community.
  • Rating:
    NC-17 (Perverse Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Gay & lesbian
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Waters
  • Producer:
    Ted Hope
  • Writer:
    John Waters
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.3M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Killer Films, This Is That Productions, City Lights Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, DTS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.37:1)

Cast & Crew

Tracey Ullman
Sylvia Stickles
Johnny Knoxville
Ray-Ray
Selma Blair
Caprice Stickles
Chris Isaak
Vaughn Stickles
Suzanne Shepherd
Big Ethel
Mink Stole
Marge the Neuter
Patty Hearst
Paige
Jackie Hoffman
Dora
Susan Allenback
Betty Doggett
Paul DeBoy
Wendell Doggett
Wes Johnson
Fat F**k Frank
Alan J. Wendl
Officer Alvin
John Waters
Director
John Waters
Writer
Ted Hope
Producer
Pat Moran
Associate Producer
Steve Gainer
Cinematographer
Kerry Barden
Casting
Pat Moran
Casting
Halina Gebarowicz
Art Direction
Van Smith
Costume Designer
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