The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
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The Happy Hooker goes to Washington is a 1977 comedy film directed by William A. Levey. It was the sequel to The Happy Hooker
, which was released in 1975. Joey Heatherton
replaced Lynn Redgrave
as the lead character of Xaviera Hollander.
Joe E. Ross
, Larry Storch
and Rip Taylor
are among the celebrities who make cameos.
.
The Happy Hooker (film)
The Happy Hooker is a 1975 comedy film directed by Nicholas Sgarro. It was based on the novel detailing the true story of Xaviera Hollander.-Plot:A group of prostitutes are brought in to a New York police station...
, which was released in 1975. Joey Heatherton
Joey Heatherton
Joey Heatherton is an American actress, dancer, and singer.-Early life:Christened Davenie Johanna Heatherton and nicknamed "Joey," she was raised in Rockville Centre, New York, a suburb of New York City. There she attended St. Agnes Cathedral School, a Catholic grade and high school...
replaced Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Rachel Redgrave, OBE was an English actress.A member of the well-known British family of actors, Redgrave trained in London before making her theatrical debut in 1962...
as the lead character of Xaviera Hollander.
Joe E. Ross
Joe E. Ross
Joe E. Ross was an American actor known for his trademark "Ooh! Ooh!" exclamation, which he used in many of his roles. He starred in such TV sitcoms as The Phil Silvers Show and Car 54, Where Are You?.-Career:...
, Larry Storch
Larry Storch
Lawrence Samuel "Larry" Storch is an American actor best known for his comic television roles, including voice-over work for top cartoon shows, including Mr...
and Rip Taylor
Rip Taylor
Charles Elmer "Rip" Taylor, Jr. is an American actor and comedian.-Early life:Taylor was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Elizabeth, a waitress, and Charles Elmer Taylor, Sr., a musician. As a young man, Taylor served in the Korean War while in the U.S...
are among the celebrities who make cameos.
Plot
World famous prostitute Hollander is called to testify in front of the United States CongressUnited States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
.
Principal cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Joey Heatherton Joey Heatherton Joey Heatherton is an American actress, dancer, and singer.-Early life:Christened Davenie Johanna Heatherton and nicknamed "Joey," she was raised in Rockville Centre, New York, a suburb of New York City. There she attended St. Agnes Cathedral School, a Catholic grade and high school... |
Xaviera Hollander |
| George Hamilton George Hamilton (actor) George Stevens Hamilton is an American film and television actor.-Early life:Hamilton was the youngest son of bandleader George "Spike" Hamilton and his first wife, Ann Stevens . He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and lived in Blytheville, Arkansas... |
Ward Thompson |
| Ray Walston Ray Walston Ray Walston was an American stage, television and film actor best known as the title character on the 1960s situation comedy My Favorite Martian. In addition, he is also remembered for his roles as Luther Billis in South Pacific , Mr. Applegate in Damn Yankees , J.J... |
Sen. Sturges |
| Billy Barty Billy Barty Billy Barty was an American film actor.-Biography:Barty, an Italian American, was born William John Bertanzetti in Millsboro, Pennsylvania... |
C.I.A. Central Intelligence Agency The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers... agent |
| Harold Sakata Harold Sakata Toshiyuki "Harold" Sakata was a Japanese American professional wrestler and film actor most famous for his role as the villain "Oddjob" in the James Bond film Goldfinger.-Career:... |
Wong |
| Edy Williams Edy Williams Edwina Beth "Edy" Williams is an American television and film actress.-Early years:Born in Utah and raised in Oregon and Southern California, Williams began her career as a model and beauty pageant contestant... |
Professor Simmons |
| Cisse Cameron Cisse Cameron Cisse Cameron is an American television and film actress. She made her film debut in Billy Jack , and culminating into the lead female role of Dr. Lea Jansen in the 1988 science fiction film Space Mutiny... |
Miss Goodbody |