Women in Revolt
Women in Revolt | |
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Directed by | Paul Morrissey |
Written by | Paul Morrissey |
Produced by | Andy Warhol |
Starring | Candy Darling Jackie Curtis Holly Woodlawn |
Cinematography | Paul Morrissey |
Edited by | Paul Morrissey |
Music by | John Cale |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Women in Revolt is a 1971 American satirical film produced by Andy Warhol and directed by Paul Morrissey.[1] The film stars Jackie Curtis, Candy Darling, and Holly Woodlawn, three trans women and superstars of Warhol's Factory scene.[2] It also features soundtrack music by John Cale.[3]
During production from 1970 to 1971, Jackie Curtis insisted that Warhol shoot the film, or she threatened to leave the project.[citation needed] The film satirizes the Women's Liberation Movement, and alludes to Valerie Solanas and the SCUM Manifesto.[4]
The film was called Andy Warhol's Women when it opened at the Cinema Theater in Los Angeles on December 17, 1971.[5] It was renamed Women in Revolt by the time it opened at the Cine Malibu in New York City on February 16, 1972.[1]
Plot
Holly and Jackie form a small group of "women's libbers." They convince Candy, a wealthy socialite who has an incestous relationship with her brother, to join them at their meetings. The group needs Candy's membership to bring money and "glamour" to their cause.
Cast
- Candy Darling as Candy
- Jackie Curtis as Jackie
- Holly Woodlawn as Holly
- Paul Kilb as Jackie's First Boyfriend
- Jonathan Kramer as Journalist
- Michael Sklar as Max Morris
- Maurice Braddell as Candy's Father
- George Abagnalo as Photographer
- Johnny Kemper as Johnny Minute
- Martin Kove as Marty (as Marty Cove)
- Frank Cavestani as Construction Worker
- Jane Forth as Jane
- Penny Arcade as Penny
See also
References
- ^ a b Canby, Vincent (1972-02-17). "Warhol's 'Women in Revolt,' Madcap Soap Opera". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ McLeod, Kembrew (October 22, 2018). "The Genderqueer Tale of "Take a Walk on the Wild Side"'s Jackie Curtis". New York. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ Ghrist, Taylor (November 24, 2015). "Happy Birthday, Candy Darling! Her 5 Most Iconic Moments". Out. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ Pyne, Mollie (July 14, 2017). "Women in Revolt, Andy Warhol's Satire on Women's Liberation". Another Magazine. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (December 18, 1971). "Warhol's Pop-Eyes Look at Lib". The Los Angeles Times. p. 51.
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