Fed up with working hard just to scrape by, Christine Painter comes up with a bold plan to become the madam of a brothel and earn her financial freedom: she opens a house of spanking to fabulous reviews.
Acting
Julie Walters' chaotic determination carries every frame.
Direction
Terry Jones finds warmth in the most unlikely places.
Writing
Based on real madam Cynthia Payne's actual exploits.
Director
Terry Jones
Julie Walters
Christine Painter
Shirley Stelfox
Shirley
Alec McCowen
Wing Commander Morten
Danny Schiller
Dolly
Tim Woodward
Timms
Suzette Llewellyn
Helen
Ewan Hooper
Edward
Alan Bowyer
David Painter
Peter Cellier
Mr. Marples
Benjamin Whitrow
Mr. Marsden
Stephen Lewis
Mr. Dunkley
John Shrapnel
Lionel
Nigel Le Vaillant
The Man
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cynthia Payne became a British folk hero; her real 'house of spanking' inspired two films and endless tabloid fascination.
The real Payne attended the premiere and reportedly loved it, though she noted her actual clientele was far less glamorous.
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