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Pink Flamingos (1972)

โ€œAn exercise in poor taste.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 590 votes 1h 33m nc-17 ComedyCrime

#21 of 22 films from 1972 #2239 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by John Waters ยท Written by John Waters

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Overview

Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against Connie & Raymond Marble, a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".

Cast

Divineas Divine / Babs Johnson
David Locharyas Raymond Marble
Mary Vivian Pearceas Cotton
Mink Stoleas Connie Marble
Danny Millsas Crackers
Edith Masseyas Edie
Channing Wilroyas Channing
Cookie Muelleras Cookie
Paul Swiftas The Egg Man
Susan Walshas Suzie
Linda Olgeirsonas Linda
Pat Moranas Patty Hitler (Party Guest in Nazi Uniform)
Jack Walshas John Vader
Bob Skidmoreas Delivery Boy

Facts

Release dateMarch 17, 1972
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000
Box office$6,000,000 (500.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0069089

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Questions

How long is Pink Flamingos?
Pink Flamingos runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Pink Flamingos worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 590 votes, which places it #21 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 9%) and #2239 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Pink Flamingos?
Pink Flamingos was directed by John Waters. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Serial Mom (1994), Cry-Baby (1990).
Who stars in Pink Flamingos?
Divine as Divine / Babs Johnson; David Lochary as Raymond Marble; Mary Vivian Pearce as Cotton; Mink Stole as Connie Marble; Danny Mills as Crackers; Edith Massey as Edie.
What is Pink Flamingos rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Pink Flamingos?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/274340.

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