Harron's biography, specializing on Page's early life, start in pin-ups and notoriety due to being the target for a Senate hearing on indecency and her subsequent born-again Christianity, is very enjoyable, and Gretchen Mol is great at portraying the inner sexiness, naivety and Southern charm that made the Nashville-born Page take the world by storm. Though it made the biopic more graceful by concentrating on the…
The Pin-Up Sensation That Shocked The Nation.
Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day.
Top Cast
Gretchen Mol
Bettie Page
Chris Bauer
Irving Klaw
Jared Harris
John Willie
Sarah Paulson
Bunny Yeager
Cara Seymour
Maxie
David Strathairn
Estes Kefauver
Lili Taylor
Paula Klaw
John Cullum
Preacher in Nashville
Matt McGrath
Nervous Man
Austin Pendleton
Teacher
Norman Reedus
Billy Neal
Dallas Roberts
Scotty
Victor Slezak
Minister in Miami
Tara Subkoff
June
Kevin Carroll
Jerry Tibbs
Ann Dowd
Edna Page
Reviews
Well acted and directed bio-drama that most of the time feels pretty surface level in terms of Bettie Page, though Gretchen Mol did a good job in the role. **3.0/5**
“Adam and Eve were naked in the Garden of Eden. When they sinned they put on clothes…” That was the philosophy of this legendary model. She (Gretchen Mol) started off life as a god-fearing lass but quickly realised that many of the men around her, whom she ought to have been able to trust, were brutes. Rather than cower away and pine, though, she decides to head to New York City where she soon finds herself with a…
FAQ about The Notorious Bettie Page
What is The Notorious Bettie Page about?
Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to…
When was The Notorious Bettie Page released?
The Notorious Bettie Page was released in 2006.
What genres does The Notorious Bettie Page belong to?
The Notorious Bettie Page is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in The Notorious Bettie Page?
The cast of The Notorious Bettie Page includes Gretchen Mol, Chris Bauer, Jared Harris, Sarah Paulson, Cara Seymour.