A Dirty Shame 2004
"Threatening the very limits of common decency."
Dive into the outrageous world of *A Dirty Shame (2004)*, John Waters' audacious satire where uptight Baltimore resident Sylvia Stickles (Tracey Ullman) undergoes a wild transformation after a freak accident—swinging from repressed prudishness to unhinged hedonism.
Director: John Waters
Cast
Tracey Ullman
Sylvia Stickles
Johnny Knoxville
Ray Ray Perkins
Selma Blair
Caprice Stickles
Chris Isaak
Vaughn Stickles
Suzanne Shepherd
Big Ethel
Mink Stole
Marge the Neuter
Patricia Hearst
Paige
Jackie Hoffman
Dora
Nicholas E.I. Noble
Weird Paperboy
Lucy Newman-Williams
Neuter Yuppie Woman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Dirty Shame (2004) about?
*A Dirty Shame* follows Sylvia Stickles, a repressed convenience-store clerk whose life takes a bizarre turn after a head injury transforms her into a sex-obsessed rebel. Her antics spark a clash with her conservative community and attract the attention of Ray Ray, a self-proclaimed 'sexual healer' on a mission for the ultimate thrill.
Who directed A Dirty Shame?
John Waters, the cult filmmaker behind shockingly irreverent comedies like *Pink Flamingos* and *Hairspray*, directed *A Dirty Shame*.
Who stars in A Dirty Shame?
The film features Tracey Ullman as Sylvia Stickles, Johnny Knoxville as Ray Ray, Selma Blair, Chris Isaak, and Mink Stole among its standout cast.
Is A Dirty Shame (2004) worth watching?
For fans of outrageous comedies, *A Dirty Shame* delivers Waters' signature style—crass, clever, and unapologetically bizarre. While not for everyone, its cult appeal and fearless humor make it a must-see for those craving something edgy.
How long is A Dirty Shame?
The film runs for 89 minutes.
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About A Dirty Shame (2004) — When repression meets rebellion in John Waters' cult comedy
Dive into the outrageous world of *A Dirty Shame (2004)*, John Waters' audacious satire where uptight Baltimore resident Sylvia Stickles (Tracey Ullman) undergoes a wild transformation after a freak accident—swinging from repressed prudishness to unhinged hedonism. Directed by the legendary Waters known for his boundary-pushing comedies, this film blends dark fantasy with crass humor as Sylvia's rampage through town ignites a precarious class conflict and a raucous sexual revolution. With a motley crew including Johnny Knoxville as a quack 'sexual healer' and Selma Blair as his conflicted sidekick, the movie teems with Waters' signature irreverence, poking fun at societal norms while delivering a gloriously unapologetic romp.
The atmosphere is chaotic, the jokes relentless, and the themes unflinchingly provocative, making *A Dirty Shame* a cult classic that dares to ask: what happens when repression explodes into pandemonium?
