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A Dirty Little Business

Michael York (Actor), Beverly D'Angelo (Actor), Len Richmond (Director) Rated:

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Format	NTSC, Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, Color
Contributor	Len Richmond, Beverly D'Angelo, Michael York, Troy Donahue
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 27 minutes

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PLOT DESCRIPTION A Russian immigrant in arrives in the Unites States to discover that the American Dream has dampened somewhat in writer-turned-director Len Richmond's satirical look at America's preoccupation with all things sexual. Despite enthusiastic Alex (Michael York)'s best efforts, the only job he can find upon arriving in the United States is a low-paying stint in a sex-toy factory. When elderly factory owner Eppy (Nancy Fish) takes pity on the struggling newcomer and introduces him to has-been adult film star Catherine (Prunella Gee) in hopes of making a match, the romantic bachelor finds that true love doesn't always arrive in the most conventional form. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.53 inches; 3.52 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2038
Director ‏ : ‎ Len Richmond
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, Color
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 27 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ August 23, 2005
Actors ‏ : ‎ Michael York, Beverly D'Angelo, Troy Donahue
Studio ‏ : ‎ Platinum Disc
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000AGTQK4
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Calvin Peake

Very interesting take on the Porn industry and what it ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2014

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Very interesting take on the Porn industry and what it takes to survive the politics and undeserved attacks on theis products.

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The Tally Ho

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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021

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"Merchants of Venus" (1998) also released as "A Dirty Little Business" & "Good Vibrations" is a romantic comedy staring Michael York & Prunella Gee, & written & directed by Len Richmond. Here are the pros & cons of this film as I see it, I hope this helps you.
Pros:
1. Michael York does an excellent job acting his part
2. An original story that is overall well written
Cons:
1. I think it could have had a more interesting ending
2. Directing & editing seemed rushed in the final 10-15 minutes of the film

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For Tomorrow

Enjoyable Comedy!

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015

'A Dirty Little Businness' (known as Merchants Of Venus in some countries) is barely known in the UK. Filmed in 1998, and released on DVD four years later. The film is a low budget romantic comedy written by Len Richmond who also wrote the award-winning sitcom 'Agony'. Filmed in Los Angeles, the impressive cast has Michael York and former Bond girl and Sweeney bird Prunella Gee (who was still a looker even in her late 40s) as the leads, and wonderful supporting characters played by Beverly D' Angelo and Brian Cox. The movie, lacking in music, has at least one good song with a track called 'Love Affair' by '80s pop sensation Erasure.

The story is an unusual one, Russian immigrant Alex (York) comes to Los Angeles with big ideas, only to land a job in a sex toy factory. The boss, Eppy (played by a wonderful actress called Nancy Fish who steals many of the scenes) mothers Alex and tries to set him up with a friend of her's, has-been adult movie star Catherine (Gee). Cynical Catherine doesn't believe in true love and Alex tries hard to make her change her mind. A sweet love affair begins and York and Gee definitely have chemistry. Things soon become more complicated, when Alex byes the sex factory, and lands himself into hot water.

The main problem with this film (and why I only rate it three stars) is that it tries to deal with too much too quickly, all of the subjects that it tries to tackle can not be done in only 74 minutes. I think it could have been done better had it been given it more time and attention. The ending is rather disappointing and large chunks of the film leave holes behind it. Had parts not been so rather hastily thrown together, this could have actually been a great film.

In parts, the film is very funny, and there are also good performances all around. Like most low budget straight-to-DVD movies, at the price that it is usually sold for, you can't go wrong really.

Note: There are no subtitles, and sometimes they would have helped as the sound is sometimes not all that clear, but generally, you can hear the actors.

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Ernie

It's very funny!

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2005

Seeing Michael York holding a giant dildoe (and I mean giant) on his first day's work at a sex toy factory had me laughing till my sides hurt. This is an edgy independent movie that really takes chances. It's the first and only film I've seen that took me into the sex toy industry (realistically) and showed the daily lives of the Russian and Hispanic immigrants that work there (York plays a Russian). Beverly D' Angelo is classic as a porno actress who weilds a whip but has a lisp! I've loaned it to my friends and they all thought it was hysterical. A very entertaining film. I love Erasure and they wrote the original musical score.

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blair

I worked at the company this was filmed at...

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2013

Its an oddball movie with some strange acting and story telling. It is watchable from what I remember (the bosses insisted we watch it to see what the company warehouse use to look like...and to see who use to work there, as they were used as extras in the background) The weapon used by Michael York in the last third of the movie was sold by the Adult Lotion and Toy Company I worked for. Just don't spend too much for this movie unless you are a big fan of Michael York. Note...the director is the son of the owner of the Adult Company.

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tencsboc

I actually really did not like this film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2015

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arrived quickly and well packed and as described.

nothing wrong with the transaction or company, Plenty with the film.

Technically not much wrong with the sound/picture/acting etc.

what was godawful was the script and story.

do I fell sorry for the actors and actresses? no they are OLD enough to know how many beans make five and I can only think that the list of well enough known celebrities must be down on their luck or were really well paid.

I actually really did not like this film. I could easily ask of the cast 'what were they yhinking?' but then I could just easily ask myself the same question.

ACID TEST: would I buy again? NO!

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Will

Would notwatch it again if they paid me

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2015

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Would not watch it again if they paid me.

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