Writer-director Woody Allen plays Lenny, a sportswriter who is dissatisfied in his marriage to art dealer, Amanda. Lenny becomes obsessed with locating his adopted son’s natural mother, feeling convinced that she will be a brilliant and intelligent person. Instead she’s Linda, a ditzy porn star and prostitute. Despite the initial disillusionment, Lenny soon develops a fondness for Linda, and decides to help her get her life back on track. Cast includes: Woody Allen, Mira Sorvino, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Rapaport, F. Murray Abraham, Olympia Dukakis and Peter Weller.
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ACMI Identifier
313406
Language
English
Audience classification
M (15+)
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prostitutes
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adoption
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Sound
Colour
Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)