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Pretty Baby

R19781h 50mLouis Malle
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 70% · Metacritic 66

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"The image of an adult world seen through a child's eyes."

In 1917 New Orleans, a 12-year-old girl is raised in a brothel by her prostitute mother.

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VirginProstitutePhotographerPhotographyBrothelNew Orleans, LouisianaLoss Of VirginityYoung ProstituteBrothel Madam1910s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pretty Baby (1978) about?

In 1917 New Orleans, a 12-year-old girl is raised in a brothel by her prostitute mother.

Who stars in Pretty Baby?

Pretty Baby stars Brooke Shields (Violet), Keith Carradine (Bellocq), Susan Sarandon (Hattie), Frances Faye (Nell), Antonio Fargas (Professor). The film was directed by Louis Malle.

How long is Pretty Baby?

Pretty Baby has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated R.

Is Pretty Baby worth watching?

Pretty Baby holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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