Personal Services
1987 · 105 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 1,946 VOTES · DIR. Terry Jones
Overview
The story of the rise of a madame of a suburban brothel catering to older men, inspired by the real experiences of Cynthia Payne. The story follows Christine Painter as the down-at-heel waitress who, with the help of prostitute Shirley and cross-dressing Wing Commander Morten, seeks to up her earnings by turning her suburban home into a brothel. Before long she and her girls are chaining up judges, spanking Generals and attending to the needs of Honourable Members. Christine sees herself as providing a vital service to these harmless pervs and when finally the house is busted and the case comes to court, it's fair to say that the presiding judge isn't unfamiliar with her work.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,200 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:44 - What is it? What does it mean? - What?
00:05:03 Oops, excuse me.
00:11:18 - You are subletting, yes? - I suppose so.
00:14:12 - He takes you to nice places. - There's no romance.
00:16:58 Thanks.
00:24:25 Say yes, and I'll open a bottle right now.
00:28:37 Right. Ah, oh, no.
00:32:12 - Just here, above the stocking. - Yes.
00:35:31 - Filthy mind. - Yes, madam.
00:38:41 God knows why I'm sitting in the front.
00:42:39 until the signing of the register.
00:46:28 - Oh, thank you, Elizabeth. - You've spoilt everything.
00:49:29 And he doesn't hang around with sexual perverts.
00:54:54 Oh, sod it.
00:58:58 I think she must be a lesbian...
01:03:21 That's for the Inland bloody Revenue.
01:07:56 - It's a bit scary, isn't it? - I'll stay, if you like.
01:15:55 The perfect locale for a brothel, madam.
01:19:08 Nicole, get these two gentlemen a drink.
01:24:30 It doesn't matter which side I stand, I'm always on the wrong side of you. It's not easy.
01:28:59 Happy Christmas!
01:33:37 A touch of royalty about him.
01:36:44 I'm responsible, not the men.
01:42:30 Ever open to joy and love