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4.0 out of 5 stars
2,149 ratings
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7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 2.12 Ounces Director
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Louis Malle Media Format
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1 hour and 49 minutes Release date
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November 6, 2020 Actors
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Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields Subtitles:
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English Producers
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Louis Malle Studio
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Paramount Pictures ASIN
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B08MRW6MR7 Writers
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Polly Platt Number of discs
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1
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Great movies, like great literature, are capable of evoking a definite atmosphere, that of the time and setting of the story, the plot of which, then, almost loses significance. The atmosphere in this case is that of New Orleans at the turn of last century - a slight anachronism here sets the story in 1917 to match the timing of the closure of Storyville, New Orleans's red light district, located roughly between Rampart and Robeson, Iberville and St. Louis, of which nothing remains today. That atmosphere is well expressed by the music, especially that of the pianist in the movie, who is modeled after Jelly Roll Morton, a pioneer jazz pianist and composer, and plays his compositions. For the curious listener, I have listed here some of the works by Jelly Roll and when they get played in the movie: 3:30 - 4:45, Winin's Boy Blues #1 5:05 - 7:21, Tiger's Rag, from the typical NO repertory, including the tiger's roar 24:35 - 25:00, Jelly Roll 26:11 - 27:12, Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say #1 30:10 - 31:30, Winin' Boy Blues #2 38:39 - 43:20, (composing of ) King Porter Stomp, in the background when the Susan Sarandon character poses half-naked for the photographer 54:46 - 56:35, (Original Jelly Roll?) Blues, with clarinet and bass 1:47:15 - 1:49:15 Blues We can add to this the sweet, though perhaps already outdated by 1917, music played by the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, with the nice Creole clarinet of Louis Cottrell, who used to play in the Preservation Hall. It is impossible to underestimate the importance of New Orleans in the world of culture, since it can be stated, as Jelly Roll Morton did, that it was for the musical world what Florence of the 14th and 15th century was for the visual arts. The fact that such culture flourished in whorehouses instead at the courts of princes is thus just a reflection of the cultural level of racist American society - which should be proud of its lupanars - which has prevented its own great culture to be accepted by its puritanical obsession, which led to the disaster of prohibition and the present overfilling of prisons for acts, such as possessing marijuana, which are not criminal in most of the civilized world. Beside the music, there are great moments in this movie. Brooke Shields, besides being pretty, has an interesting role, oscillating between her behavior as a future [prostitute] and that of an immature girl, with a lot of innocence - which incidentally is to be found among all those ladies certainly despised by the pseudo-moralistic mainstream, that same one which seems so popular these days in the US. The Madam looks like a true character, a worn out woman with distinguished manners who keeps up with absinthe and cocaine (not without some humor, as when she says: "there are only two things you can do in a rainy day, and I don't like playing cards!"). And I am sure that the character of the distinguished photographer existed in reality, since I remember having seen an exhibition of pictures of such ladies taken in New Orleans at that time (in spite of the howling of some who wanted to label it degrading and censor it). Add to this the great photography, and the intelligence of Louis Malle, who has always used Jazz in a respectful way, as in "Elevator to the Gallows" with the music of Miles Davis and "Murmur of Heart" with that of Charlie Parker - the latter exploring an even more controversial subject than "Pretty Baby", that of an incest with the mother, in a poetic way. The only reason I am not giving this movie five stars is because I would have loved to see more of the Jelly Roll Morton character. One has almost to strain his/her ear to listen to his composing of the masterpiece "King Porter Stomp" while the photographer tries to take pictures of Hattie (Susan Sarandon). Perhaps some viewers may prefer Sarandon's naked tits over Morton's playing, but that's not my case! But on the whole this is a great movie and is to be recommended heartily to everybody, perhaps especially to Americans who generally know close to nothing of the great culture which has been created in the very places their society has systematically despised, by people which are still often considered as an inferior "race" (whatever that means).
For many decades I wanted to see this movie.. It was rather difficult to find on VHS in "Block-Buster" type stores back in the day.. Second I wasn't aware of the subject matter,,and the setting. Having lived in NOLA on St. Charles street down from writer Ann Rice for many years. I was aware of the Canal street brothel,,that was busted but not the complete history of Storyville. NOLA is well known for "Corruption,Violence,Booze,S*X,Racism and everything French". Apparently the brothel's were shut down due to the Navy base and the Syphilis problem ..that had been spreading around the country. Even in the 1940's I heard a story that the mayors wanted the East coast brothel's shut down because they feared that military personnel , would become infected and spread such ailments to their wive's..? You must remember before 1950 people did not use "jimmies".. I'm trying to be polite..If you catch my drift..?? Well the movie was directed by famed French director Louis Malle"..he is remembered for many films including "The Lover's" in 1958,, "My Dinner with Andre" in 1981..and being the husband of american actress Candice Bergen.. he died in 1995 from Lymphoma at the age of 63. Brooke Shields what an actress.. to play such a part of a s*x worker ..especially in a film where she was in the raw. To be honest Jodie Foster did the same in the movie" The Little girl That Lives down the Lane".. Let's be frank in 2020 . No such movie could be made ..Due to the "Metoo " and the "Sesta/Fosta" nonsense ... that was created by Democrat/Republican Senator's .. Susan Sarandon does a decent job as a washed up mother.. Keith Carradine ..you want to feel sorry for his character ..and Diana Scarwid.. We all know her from "Mommie Dearest".. and Antonio Fargas ... The kids in the movie were so cute, the costumes were spot on and the music .. I really enjoyed it.. The location I have no real idea ..where that house could have been? You would have to find someone who worked on the permit's for the location Or any local's who recall the movie being shot there in 1978..? Honestly the movie was really in ...YOUR face.. It certainly didn't sugar coat.. I can only imagine what Brooke Shields thinks about her performance ..at such a young age. Playing a character in a profession ..that is ridiculed and heckled so much..? I would watch this film again...
nada una película de culto para los seguidores de Brook Shields, es la primera película donde aparece como protagonista y con grandes coestrellas
4.0 out of 5 stars
a depiction of underage prostitution at the turn of the 20th century
This is a fascinating film, presenting a serious story about the goings-on in an early 20th century brothel. This movie is not intended to titillate, and it's certainly not pornographic. Rather, it depicts - in some graphic detail - the experiences of a number of prostitutes, as they go about their daily life, in the red-light district of New Orleans c.1917. The focus is on Violet, a 12 year old, who resides at the brothel (where her mother works). The Madame of the house decides that Violet has become old enough to partake in the activities, and so Violet's virginity is auctioned off … after which, she starts to work alongside the other prostitutes. The story is concerned with the relationships that Violet experiences, especially with a photographer who frequents the brothel. The acting is excellent. In particular, Brooke Shields - who was only 12 at the time - offers a standout performance. She captures in a mesmerising way the dual role of, on the one hand, a child who wants to play and be loved and, on the other hand, someone who has become sexually objectified. Of course, presenting full nudity - in the context of this story - was a risqué undertaking. However, the film succeeds in giving us a gritty, often realistic representation of underage prostitution (and the abuse it involves). I do think that the directing is slightly below par, and this is my only major criticism of the film. Occasionally the camera is out of focus, and there are times when the image lingers for too long on an uninteresting scene. Additionally, this is a film without a score or soundtrack - and the decision to not include music results in a certain amateurish quality. So long as you're aware that this is a serious, character-driven movie involving nudity and depictions of prostitution, produced on a relatively low budget, it's a film I can recommend.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Awful film with terrible story.
After hearing how good this film was from "everybody" who`d watched it, I thought I`d see for myself what all the fuss was. Personally, I found that there was no need for a 12 year old Brooke Sheilds to be naked & was quite disturbed by this. The story is flimsy at best & the acting was typical B movie style. I thought there was no need for this film to be made in the first place as I found it a bit pointless and pervy. Thankfully films like this are not made these days. Don`t waste your money on this film, buy something else instead, if you have half an ounce of decency about you.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brave and impressive
I am amazed first of all that this film even made it passed the censors, particularly for a US film. There's such a sensitivity about this kind of thing, but I also know that the film itself was accused of child pornography, which is nonsense. This was apparently Brooke shield' first film, it certainly came long before a piece like The Blue Lagoon. She is very young in this and it is a respectable plot and it does touch on very sensitive issues, but that doesn't mean it is not tastefully and quite stylishly done. Brook Shields really shines as the young girl who falls into prostitution during the nineteen twenties I do believe it's set in, although I could be wrong, and she ends up befriending a local photographer, but their relationship soon falls apart. That's all I really want to say about the story, you can see it for yourself, but this is well worth a look, if only for I must say a particularly brave and impressive Brooke Shields, who as a child star which she quite clearly is in this, knowing the film she was doing, performs above and beyond the call of duty.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Baby my review
High rating, pretty baby has a good story line which is plausible. A child or in this story children being raised in a New Orleans brothel and all the goings on in this whore house that the children witness on a day to day basis. By todays standards this would not happen? It is an amusing film as well as having a serious side. Very much sex for sale by the ladies and some indication to the types of men clients that frequent the place. A good performance by Keith Carradine who plays the role of a photographer whose interests are in capturing photos of the ladies of pleasure especially young Violet (Brooke Shields) and her mother (Susan Saradon) The story is set in 1917. The film has a controversial theme child prostitution and its interpretation by the director and entire cast is outstanding. I have no dislikes of the film but this is one for adults only.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Controversial Film
The Film when released was controversial as Brooke Shields was very young when it was made and the subject matter can still be taboo about prostitution and child abuse history
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Internationally acclaimed director Louis Malle has taken a taboo subject --child prostitution-- and created in Pretty Baby a film of humanity and beauty. E.J. Bellocq (Keith Carradine) is a photographer in 1917 obsessed with the prostitutes in New Orleans' red-light district. Violet (12-year-old Brooke Shields), a young girl, bewitches Bellocq with her curiosity and naive coquettishness. Malle's level-headed treatment of this controversial theme and exceptional performances by the entire cast (especially Susan Sarandon as Violet's prostitute mother) make Pretty Baby a must-see for all serious film fans.
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Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, Keith Carradine, Polly Platt, Louis Malle
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1978 US historical drama film by Louis Malle
April 5, 1978 ( 1978-04-05 ) (United States)
Brooke Shields as Violet
Keith Carradine as E. J. Bellocq
Susan Sarandon as Hattie
Frances Faye as Nell
Antonio Fargas as The Professor
Matthew Anton as "Red Top"
Diana Scarwid as Frieda
Barbara Steele as Josephine
Seret Scott as Flora
Cheryl Markowitz as Gussie
Susan Manskey as Fanny
Laura Zimmerman as Agnes
Miz Mary as Odette
Gerrit Graham as "Highpockets"
Mae Mercer as Mama Mosebery
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