Synopsis
Inspired by the explosive sex-for-sale scandal that rocked Manhattan in 1984, the infamous Sydney Biddle Barrows, a driven young socialite, opens an exclusive escort service catering to the wealthy and affluent. From Sydney's rise to become a million-dollar, modern-day madam to her notorious plummet into bankruptcy and public disgrace, experience a private glimpse into the forbidden world of high-class prostitution-where money talks...pleasure sells...and discretion is everything.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- David ShireOriginal Music Composer
- Lou AntonioDirector
- Elizabeth GillWriter
- Charles E. IsraelWriter
Cast
- Candice BergenSydney Biddle Barrows
- Chris SarandonMatt Whittington
- Caitlin ClarkeVirginia
- Jim AntonioFrank Gullet
- Debra RogersTammy
- Leslie HardyHilary
- Victoria LovingPamela
- Robert SilverEddie
- Chita RiveraRisa Dickstein
- Georgia AllenLandlord's Lawyer
- Sydney BarrowsPeggy Eaton
- Jane BermanJob Interviewer
Themes
double lifesex scandalescort servicebased on true storyprostitutionsocialitebankruptcymanhattan, new york citymayflower pilgrimsdebutantehigh class