Mighty Aphrodite
- Comedy
- Romance
When Lenny and his wife, Amanda, adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding the boy's biological mother in hopes that she will be brilliant too. But when he learns that Max's mother is Linda Ash, a kindhearted prostitute and porn star, Lenny is determined to reform her immoral lifestyle. A Greek chorus chimes in to relate the plot to Greek mythology in this quirky comedy.
Mighty Aphrodite is a 1995 comedy-romance directed by Woody Allen that follows an adoptive father obsessed with finding his genius son's biological mother. When he discovers she's a porn star named Linda Ash, he becomes determined to reform her life while a Greek chorus comments on the proceedings. The film blends modern New York comedy with classical Greek mythology for a unique romantic romp.
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Mira SorvinoLinda Ash
Helena Bonham CarterAmanda
F. Murray AbrahamChorleiter
Donald SymingtonAmanda's Father
Claire BloomAmanda's Mother
Olympia DukakisJocasta
Michael RapaportKevin
David Ogden StiersLaius
Jack WardenTiresias
Peter WellerJerry Bender
Danielle FerlandCassandra
Paul GiamattiExtras Guild Researcher
Tony SiricoBoxing Trainer
Pamela BlairGreek Chorus
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When was Mighty Aphrodite released?
Mighty Aphrodite premiered on September 13, 1995.
What genres is Mighty Aphrodite?
The film is a comedy-romance that incorporates elements of Greek mythology throughout the story.
What's the premise of Mighty Aphrodite?
After adopting a baby, Lenny discovers his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding his biological mother, hoping she'll be brilliant too. When he learns she's a porn star and sex worker named Linda Ash, he sets out to change her lifestyle.
Who directed Mighty Aphrodite?
Mighty Aphrodite was directed by Woody Allen.
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