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'''''Passport to Shame''''', also known as '''''Room 43''''', is a 1958 British drama film directed by [[Alvin Rakoff]], written by [[Patrick Alexander (novelist)|Patrick Alexander]] and starring [[Diana Dors]] and [[Herbert Lom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/45959 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115155341/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/45959 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-01-15 |title=BFI | Film & TV Database | PASSPORT TO SHAME (1958) |publisher=Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk |date=2009-04-16 |accessdate=2012-11-07}}</ref> |
'''''Passport to Shame''''', also known as '''''Room 43''''', is a 1958 British drama film directed by [[Alvin Rakoff]], written by [[Patrick Alexander (novelist)|Patrick Alexander]] and starring [[Diana Dors]] and [[Herbert Lom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/45959 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115155341/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/45959 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-01-15 |title=BFI | Film & TV Database | PASSPORT TO SHAME (1958) |publisher=Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk |date=2009-04-16 |accessdate=2012-11-07}}</ref> |
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Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 26, Iss. 300, (Jan 1, 1959): 35. </ref> |
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==Premise== |
==Premise== |
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A French girl becomes embroiled in a life of [[prostitution]]. |
A French girl becomes embroiled in a life of [[prostitution]]. Pimp Nick meets Canadian Johnny and offers him money if he will marry a woman. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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The ''Los Angeles Times'' said "the picture is rather well done".<ref>'Room 43' Exposes Adults Only Theme |
The ''Los Angeles Times'' said "the picture is rather well done".<ref>'Room 43' Exposes Adults Only Theme |
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Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 24 Sep 1959: B7. </ref> |
Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 24 Sep 1959: B7. </ref> |
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The ''Monthly Film Bulletin'' called it a "wildly incredible story" which "must be the most wholeheartedly absurd prostitute drama yet. Motivations are mysterious and characterisations grotesque. Connoisseurs of the bizarre may relish some of the production's most ambitious moments."<ref>Review of film Volume 26, No.302, March 1959, page 35 Monthly Film Bulletin<ref> |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/88622/Passport-to-Shame/ ''Passport to Shame''] at [[TCMDB]] |
*[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/88622/Passport-to-Shame/ ''Passport to Shame''] at [[TCMDB]] |
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*[https://letterboxd.com/film/passport-to-shame/ ''Passport to Shame''] at Letterbox DVD |
*[https://letterboxd.com/film/passport-to-shame/ ''Passport to Shame''] at Letterbox DVD |
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*[https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b2b368d Passport to Shame] a BFI |
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*[https://www.thespinningimage.co.uk/cultfilms/displaycultfilm.asp?reviewid=12781 Review of film] at Spinning Image |
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Revision as of 11:01, 6 July 2020
| Passport to Shame | |
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 American theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Alvin Rakoff |
| Written by | Patrick Alexander |
| Produced by | John Clein |
| Starring | Diana Dors Herbert Lom Eddie Constantine |
| Cinematography | Jack Asher |
| Edited by | Lee Doig |
| Music by | Ken Jones |
Production company | United Co Productions |
| Distributed by | British Lion Films |
Release dates | 1958 September 1959 (Los Angeles)[1] |
Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Passport to Shame, also known as Room 43, is a 1958 British drama film directed by Alvin Rakoff, written by Patrick Alexander and starring Diana Dors and Herbert Lom.[2]
Premise
A French girl becomes embroiled in a life of prostitution. Pimp Nick meets Canadian Johnny and offers him money if he will marry a woman.
Cast
- Diana Dors as Vicki
- Herbert Lom as Nick Biaggi
- Eddie Constantine as Johnny McVey
- Odile Versois as Marie Louise 'Malou' Beaucaire
- Brenda De Banzie as Aggie
- Robert Brown as Mike
- Elwyn Brook-Jones as Solicitor Heath
- Jackie Collins as English girl
- Lana Morris as Girl
- Steve Plytas as French Restaurant Manager
- Cyril Shaps as Willie
- Denis Shaw as Mac
- Margaret Tyzack as June, Heath's secretary
- Joan Sims as Miriam, Phone operator in the taxi office
- Michael Caine as Man getting married (uncredited)
- Anne Reid as Woman getting married (uncredited)
- Maurice Bush as client, dream sequence (uncredited)
- Emil Stemler as waiter (uncredited)
Production
"This was not a low budget film," said director Alvin Rakoff, "this was a lowest budget film." When the lighting cut-out during a key scene, the filming had to continue.
The film itself is remarkable for the introduction of new talent. Michael Caine in a role so small he is not credited. He had, like Sean Connery and others, previously worked as walk-ons with the director. Jackie Collins, later an acclaimed novelist and the sister of Joan, played one of many prostitutes. Joan Sims also has a cameo.
Nicolas Roeg, director of Don't Look Now, The Man Who Fell to Earth, etc., was the camera operator. Alvin Rakoff, a renowned television director, was keen to break the then heavily imposed glass ceiling between the small screen and feature films. He therefore accepted the assignment knowing it to be an exploitation film.
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said "the picture is rather well done".[3]
The Monthly Film Bulletin called it a "wildly incredible story" which "must be the most wholeheartedly absurd prostitute drama yet. Motivations are mysterious and characterisations grotesque. Connoisseurs of the bizarre may relish some of the production's most ambitious moments."<ref>Review of film Volume 26, No.302, March 1959, page 35 Monthly Film Bulletin<ref>
References
- ^ 'Room 43' Will Open Next Week Los Angeles Times 18 Sep 1959: A10.
- ^ "BFI | Film & TV Database | PASSPORT TO SHAME (1958)". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ 'Room 43' Exposes Adults Only Theme Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 24 Sep 1959: B7.
External links
- Passport to Shame at IMDb
- Passport to Shame at Rotten Tomatoes
- Passport to Shame at Screenonline
- Passport to Shame at BFI
- Passport to Shame at TCMDB
- Passport to Shame at Letterbox DVD
- Passport to Shame a BFI
- Review of film at Spinning Image
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