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, the notorious red-light district of New Orleans, the film explores the life of Violet (Shields), a young girl born and raised in a high-class brothel. pretty baby 1978 starring brooke shields portable
| | Details | |-------------|--------------| | Title | Pretty Baby | | Director | Louis Malle (French New Wave filmmaker) | | Screenplay | Polly Platt (story); Louis Malle (adaptation) | | Release Date | April 5, 1978 (USA) | | Runtime | 109 minutes | | Country | USA | | Language | English | | Rating | R (for nudity, sexual situations, adult themes) | | Box Office | Approx. $3.7 million (modest for its budget) | | Notable Distinction | Launched 12-year-old Brooke Shields as a controversial public figure | | | Details | |-------------|--------------| | Title |