Whore (1991) arguably Ken Russell's most controversial and, perhaps, little-seen magnum opus, deals with Liz - a prostitute working the day-to-day grind. In this satire, the Russell' (both Ken, the director, and Theresa Russell, who plays Liz) delve into the world of hooking, offering a unique take and send-up on the hook-with-the-heart-of-gold myth propagated by Pretty Woman (1990).