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French 1 panel theatrical release poster for the
1974 cult classic dark comedy Female Trouble, written and directed by John Waters. The film stars Waters' legendary muse, Divine (born Harris Glenn Milstead), in the lead role of Dawn Davenport.
Movie Overview
Genre: Dark comedy / Satire.
Director: John Waters, often referred to as the "Pope of Trash".
Plot: The story follows Dawn Davenport, a delinquent high school student who runs away from home on Christmas morning after not receiving the "cha-cha heels" she desperately wanted. Her journey descends into a bizarre and violent life of crime, pregnancy, and a quest for fame that ultimately leads her to the electric chair.
Core Theme: The film famously explores the mantra that "crime is beauty".
Cast Information
The poster lists several key members of Waters' regular acting troupe, known as the Dreamlanders:
Divine: Plays the main character, Dawn Davenport, and also plays the male character Earl Peterson in a scene where she effectively rapes herself.
Edith Massey: Features as the eccentric Aunt Ida.
David Lochary & Mary Vivian Pearce: Play the Dashers, a salon-owning couple who encourage Dawn's criminal behavior.
Mink Stole: Portrays Taffy, Dawn's "retarded" daughter.
Cookie Mueller: Plays Concetta.
Production Details
Release Date: The film premiered in Baltimore on October 11, 1974, with a wider release following in 1975.
Budget: It was a low-budget independent production, shot for approximately $25,000.
Rating: Originally rated X, it is now commonly rated NC-17 due to its transgressive content. |
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