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Saint Jack (1979)
3K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
Compelling character study, revolving around Jack Flowers (Ben Gazzara), an American hustler trying to make his fortune in 1970s Singapore in small time pimping. He dreams of building a fortune by running a brothel himself and returning to the States to lead a life of luxury. Savvy but not unsavory he strikes up a friendship with William Leigh (Denholm Elliot), a genial and decent auditor who travels to Singapore every year. Ultimately, the background of the Vietnam War comes into the picture as Jack is offered the opportunity by the CIA to run a brothel for the R&R activities of U.S. soldiers on leave in Singapore.
Style:
independent film, crime drama, neo noir, psychological, tense, clever, serious, realistic, biting, suspense ...
Plot:
prostitution, prostitute, sex show, pimp, lgbt, friendship, taxi, chinese mafia, organized crime, accountant, tattoo, heart disease, death of friend, government agent, hotel manager, american abroad, englishman abroad, being followed, death threat, heart attack, sex worker, cockatoo, village, vietnam war, brothel ...
Time:
year 1979, 70s
Place:
singapore, vietnam, asia, american
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out serious, realistic, psychological and captivating films with plots about prostitute, dishonesty, gay, male nudity, lgbt, friendship and friends mostly in Drama genres. Some movies like Saint Jack: Day Zero (2007), The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979), True Colors (1991), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Old Narcissus (2023). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
erotic scene, coping, friendship, duty, introspection, military, destiny, protestor, freedom, friends, gay, violence ...
Time:
future, year 2007, september 11 2001
Place:
usa, iraq, new york, manhattan new york city
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointment. It means losing an old friend and fudging principles to make the necessary deals, as well as further straining his already part-time family life. ...
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Two law school friends find themselves at odds when one becomes a Justice Department lawyer and the other goes into politics.
Style:
political, talky, intense, realistic, captivating ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
politics, friendship, political corruption, betrayal, manipulation, legal action, college, corruption, society, rivalry, dishonesty, campaign ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1991
Place:
usa, washington d.c., virginia, florida, connecticut ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
A naive male prostitute and his sickly friend struggle to survive on the streets of New York City.
Style:
controversial, realistic, cult classic, depressing, sexual ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
friendship, fish out of water, dream, loneliness, friendship between men, marijuana, flashback, sex, sexuality, homosexuality, homelessness, prostitute ...
Time:
20th century, 1950s, 60s, year 1969, 50s ...
Place:
texas, new york, usa, manhattan new york city, florida ...
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
74-year-old Yamazaki, having been handsome as a young gay man, grows narcissistic of his beauty and is unable to bear his own aging. One night, Yamazaki meets a young and beautiful man named Leo. Having loved only himself during his long tumultuous ...
Style:
captivating, sexual, serious, psychological
Plot:
gay, gay interest, gay japanese, gay sex, sex worker, prostitution, prostitute, homosexual, conflict, male nudity, male prostitute, gay couple ...
Similarity:
84%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
A day in the life of several prostitutes in an upscale Manhattan whore house. The film is a stark portrayal of the women prostitutes, the male customers and the motivations of both. Watch as the madam manipulates her "girls". Watch as she ...
Style:
independent film, contemplative, realistic, serious, tense ...
Plot:
prostitute, prostitution, oral sex, lesbian sex, brothel, feminist, sex, hand job, male pubic hair, sex worker, sex work, male nudity ...
Time:
80s, 20th century
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city, usa
Similarity:
80%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
Two elderly criminals spend their final night in Los Angeles, California at the Golden Eagle Hotel prior to their departure to Las Vegas, Nevada, to lead a life without crime. Unfortunately, on the hottest night of the summer, these two ex-criminals ...
Style:
suspenseful, rough, tense, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
prostitute, hotel, partner, murder, criminal heroes, going straight, cons and scams, heist, best friend, disposing of a dead body, released from prison, pimp ...
Time:
year 2001
Place:
los angeles
Similarity:
76%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, West Germany, USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
A gritty Brooklyn story about union corruption, violence, taboos and social norms. The stories told are of the sailors, the prostitute, the union bosses, the hooligans and the gay community set in the early 50s.
Style:
bleak, disturbing, rough, intense, period piece ...
Plot:
prostitute, rape, transsexual, gang rape, prostitution, sex, labor union, working class, outdoor sex, hooker, union, fight ...
Time:
50s, year 1989, 1950s, 20th century, year 1952
Place:
brooklyn new york city, new york, usa, manhattan new york city, berlin germany
Similarity:
76%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first ballot closes and the front-runners begin to decide how badly they want the job.
Style:
serious, realistic, cynical, political, rough ...
Plot:
politics, election, political intrigue, election campaign, american politics, corrupt politician, rise to the top, rivalry, head of state, media, state affairs, opponent ...
Time:
60s
Place:
los angeles
Similarity:
75%
Genre: Drama
Country: Finland
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Juha is 38 years old and has three small children and a depressed wife. He sees himself as strong and believes a man should provide for his family. But one day Juha is fired from his job. Ashamed, he weaves a web of lies to hide the fact from his ...
Style:
realistic, touching, sincere, psychological, serious ...
Plot:
prostitution, prostitute, unemployment, couples, male prostitution, family relations, male full rear nudity, sex worker, hidden identity, family problems, life is a bitch, dishonesty ...
Time:
year 2007, 21st century
Place:
europe, finland
Similarity:
75%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Best friends LC and Roland are two young ministers, climbing the ranks at the First Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Ezekial Canon.
Style:
realistic, captivating, psychological, atmospheric, spiritual ...
Plot:
clergy, rise and fall, friendship, religions or cults, ambition, unfulfillment, betrayal, human nature, priest, aging, blind ambition, buddies ...
Time:
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Place:
usa
Similarity:
69%
Genre: Drama
Country: West Germany
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
This drama follows the last few days in the life of Elvira (formerly Erwin) Weisshaupt. Years before, Erwin told a co-worker, Anton, that he loved him. "Too bad, you aren't a woman," he replied. Erwin took Anton at his word. Trying to ...
Style:
disturbing, philosophical, depressing, controversial, art house ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
transsexual, gender, lgbt, transgender, sex, gay, suicide, loser, identity, unrequited love, father daughter reunion, emotional breakdown ...
Time:
year 1978, 20th century, 70s
Place:
frankfurt germany
Similarity:
68%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Blake Pellarin is on the campaign trail to become president of the United States. While making a stop in St. Louis, a chance encounter brings his past back to haunt him.
Style:
independent film, psychological, serious, realistic
Plot:
closeted homosexual, politician, usa politics, american politics, government, politics, lgbt, gay subtext, campaign, political corruption, haunted by the past, media satire ...
Time:
year 1999, 90s, year 1971
Place:
missouri, usa, mississippi, st. louis missouri
Similarity:
66%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
It's Christmas Eve 1971 in Manhattan's Greenwich Village and the regulars of the local gay bar "The Blue Jay" are celebrating. Not much has changed since Stonewall and its not all "Peace on Earth. Good Will to Men" but ...
Style:
independent film, realistic, semi serious, crying, queer cinema
Plot:
lgbt, gay bar, closeted homosexual, homosexuality, gay, transgender, drag queen, gay stereotype, christmas eve, homosexual, self loathing, transvestite ...
Time:
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Place:
greenwich village manhattan new york city, new york
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4K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the ...
Style:
clever, serious, realistic, cynical, political ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
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Style:
serious, realistic, suspenseful, rough, exciting
Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
62%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
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Style:
independent film, serious, art house, thought provoking, cerebral ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
new york, usa
Similarity:
62%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
Style:
philosophical, existential, depressing, poignant, disturbing ...
Plot:
mental disorder, arson, midlife crisis, self discovery, jazz, nudity, male nudity, insurance fraud, arsonist, one night stand, world war two veteran, businessman ...
Place:
beverly hills, los angeles, pacific ocean, manhattan new york city
Similarity:
61%
Genre: Drama
Country: West Germany, Austria
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Made during Bergman's tax-related exile in Germany, the film continues the story of Katarina and Peter Egermann, the feuding, childless, professional couple who appear in one episode of "Scenes From A Marriage." After Peter ...
Style:
disturbing, art house, black and white, psychological, serious ...
Plot:
lgbt, psychiatry, crazy love, mental illness, death, women, mental disorder, art, depression, dialogue, street walker, call girl ...
Time:
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Place:
germany, europe
Similarity:
56%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
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Style:
tense, clever, realistic, retro, light ...
Audience:
manly, kids
Plot:
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Time:
1930s, year 1965, 20th century, 70s
Place:
ohio, new orleans, los angeles, usa, louisiana ...
Similarity:
56%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
Nora Helmer has years earlier committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald. Now she is being blackmailed lives in fear of her husband's finding out and of the shame such a revelation would bring to his ...
Style:
realistic, psychological, serious, talky, sincere ...
Plot:
couples, introspection, working class, social differences, family problems, human nature, society, gender, unfulfillment, loneliness, blackmail, marital problem ...
Time:
19th century
Similarity:
56%
992
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, Finland, Belgium
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Max, a 25-year-old aspiring writer living in London, begins a double life as a sex worker in order to research his debut novel.
Style:
psychological, captivating, thrilling
Plot:
gay sex, gay interest, double life, prostitution, male prostitute, bare chested male, aspiring writer, gay, male nudity, male pubic hair, prostitute, sex worker ...
Place:
london
Similarity:
55%
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187
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
Mac and his high school gangster buddies try to take over the world of sports betting in a city filled with crime, prostitution and gambling. When the Mafia gets involved, they do whatever it takes to keep these tough young-bloods off their turf.
Style:
captivating, psychological, suspense, tense, exciting ...
Plot:
gambling, casino, high school, gangster, ambition, sport team, buddies, football, rivalry, friendship, danger, mafia ...
Time:
21st century
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: Singapore, Hong Kong
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
It’s monsoon season in Singapore. Bugis Street, the epicentre of multisexual nightlife and unchained libido, is where a band of hedonistic, transidentical poeple has taken root at wacky love hotel SinSin.
Style:
serious, realistic, erotic, sexual, sexy ...
Plot:
lgbt, gay, transsexual, lgbtq, transgender, prostitute, transvestism, nudity, gay subtext, sexual content, gender bending, urban ...
Time:
60s, 20th century
Place:
asia, malaysia, singapore
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil, USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a homosexual, is found guilty of immoral behaviour and Valentin is a political prisoner. To escape reality Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep ...
Style:
sexy, sincere, political, clever, psychological ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
prison, homosexuality, gays and lesbians, politics, gay, first gay sexual experience, gay interest, friendship, betrayal, love story, prison sex, crossdresser ...
Time:
20th century, year 1985, 80s, 1930s
Place:
latin america, brazil
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Update on Leo Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilyich," set in contemporary Hollywood.
Style:
realistic, serious, suspenseful, captivating, spiritual ...
Plot:
uncover truth, introspection, rise and fall, ambition, life is a bitch, showbiz, drug abuse, self destructing, hollywood, death, male pubic hair, spirituality ...
Time:
90s
Place:
los angeles, usa, california
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
Thirteen years after the end of the Vietnam War, a family who was tragically affected by the war are forced to emigrate to America.
Style:
serious, sincere, bleak, inspirational, political ...
Plot:
vietnam war, human spirit, fighting the system, refugee, parents and children, political unrest, re-education, society, tragic hero, hopes, danger, military ...
Time:
70s, 80s, 20th century
Place:
vietnam, asia, usa, california, indochina
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A group of sexy casino dealers joins forces to try to save the sick child of one of their coworkers. When their unscrupulous boss (Michael Madsen) refuses to get the insurance company to help and then reneges on a promise to help raise the money, ...
Style:
sexy, sentimental, captivating, tense, psychological ...
Plot:
gambling, cons and scams, dishonesty, caper, single mother, sexual content, poker, nudity, profanity, best friend, friends, terminal illness ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa, nevada, las vegas
Similarity:
46%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
An ex-Navy man carrying out the last wish of a dying shipmate renews contact with old friends to break the code of silence around a mysterious, long-buried crime.
Style:
realistic, serious, captivating, emotional, sincere ...
Plot:
friendship between men, haunted by the past, gay, friendship, hopes, last wish, betrayal, dishonesty, introspection, redemption, machismo, death of friend ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
new york state, new york
Similarity:
44%
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