Personal Services

Feb 12, 1987

1h 45m

★ 6.0

The future lies in kinky people

Overview

Fed up with working hard just to scrape by, Christine Painter comes up with a bold plan to become the madam of a brothel and earn her financial freedom: she opens a house of spanking to fabulous reviews.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

British Screen Productions

Zenith Entertainment

United International Pictures

Personal Services Trailers

Cast

Christine Painter

Julie Walters

Shirley

Shirley Stelfox

Wing Commander Morten

Alec McCowen

Dolly

Danny Schiller

Timms

Tim Woodward

Helen

Suzette Llewellyn

Rose

Victoria Hardcastle

Sydney

Dave Atkins

Edward

Ewan Hooper

David Painter

Alan Bowyer

Mr. Marples

Peter Cellier

Mr. Marsden

Benjamin Whitrow

In a heated fight over questions of promiscuity, a terrible misunderstanding leaves two best friends, 'sisters' estranged for many years. A decade later, the two 'sisters' are reunited by a tragic event. The 'sisters' reminisce over the past while talking about the future. Though they are still very fond of each other, both have changed and a palpable tension can be felt over dreams unrealized and disappointments in life. Knowing their days together are numbered, the pair set out on a few adventures hoping to gain lost opportunities and make happy memories. Along the way, they make important discoveries about life, love, each other, friendship, and family. Promises are kept and a long lost dream comes true.

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