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A Harlot's Progress Details

2006 Certificate 15
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Heralded by many as a work of genius by artist William Hogarth - A Harlots Progress was created by using sketches of prostitutes in the early 18th Century. This film follows William Hogarth (Toby Jones) and looks at the facts of his life, and also focuses on the life of a 22 year old prostitute who supposedly became his .. Read more

Starring Kate Ambler, Philip Martin Brown, John Castle, Vicky Hall
Director Justin Hardy
Genres Drama

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A Harlot's Progress

Heralded by many as a work of genius by artist William Hogarth - A Harlots Progress was created by using sketches of prostitutes in the early 18th Century. This film follows William Hogarth (Toby Jones) and looks at the facts of his life, and also focuses on the life of a 22 year old prostitute who supposedly became his inspriation. From the creator of the forthcoming major Channel 4 drama series 'City of Vice', this prequel of sorts shows the graphic depiction of the squalor, sex and general tone of 1800's London.

Starring Kate Ambler, Philip Martin Brown, John Castle, Vicky Hall, Roger Hammond, Geraldine James, Toby Jones, Adam Levy, Francis Magee, Nicholas Rowe, Oliver Ryan, Zoe Tapper, Sophie Thompson, Richard Wilson, Sarah Jane Wolverson
Director Justin Hardy
Studio CONTENDER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Run time DVD: 1 hr 40 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 14 Jan 2008
Production year: 2006
Format DVD

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    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Excellent

    I was impressed by the quality of acting of Toby Jones as 'Quilp' in the excellent production of the Old Curiosity Shop on TV just before Christmas so I thought I'd see what other things he'd done.

    The paintings of William Hogarth have always been in the periphery of my knowledge but I knew nothing about the man, his lifestyle or indeed, that of rich and poor in C18th London.

    This was brilliant. We felt as tho we were in the slums in Covent Garden and bashing hemp in Newgate Gaol.

    We particularly liked the Brechtian captions telling us what happened to the real people portrayed and the voice over of people like Orla Guerin relating and comparing a C21st tragedy such as aids in Africa to the conditions of Hogarth's London.

    Cast, setting, direction, lighting, music and dialogue all very good and credible. Its made us go and look up more about that period.

      • crispin40 from Stirling, Scotland
      • Posted 17 Jan 2008 22:04

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  • Rated - 3 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Good innovative drama

    Don't regret renting it

    • Trionon
      • Trionon from London
      • Posted 18 Oct 2008 10:48

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      Heralded by many as a work of genius by artist William Hogarth - A Harlots Progress was created by using sketches of prostitutes in the early 18th Century. This film follows William Hogarth (Toby Jones) and looks at the facts of his life, and also focuses on the life of a 22 year old prostitute who ...