Milk Money
Three young boys pool their money and pay V, a kindhearted prostitute, to strip for them. Afterward, she drives them home to the suburbs -- but then her car breaks down. It's just as well, though, because a mobster named Waltzer is after her, and V realizes the suburbs are the perfect place to hide. But things get a lot more complicated when V falls in love with Tom, a single father who is unaware of her real profession.
Critics Sentiment
Frank uses V as mannequin for biology class presentation
Waltzer discovers V's whereabouts through Kevin's father's call
The film drops significantly when the criminal subplot intrudes at the 84-minute mark, disrupting the romantic chemistry that had been building.
Milk Money maintains a generally positive reception despite its controversial premise, with reviewers consistently praising the chemistry between Ed Harris and Melanie Griffith and Michael Patrick Carter's charming performance. The film peaks with its memorable sex education scene but suffers when the criminal subplot overwhelms the romantic elements. Most critics found it a harmless, entertaining romantic comedy elevated by strong performances despite its flawed execution.
Full cast
Melanie Griffith
V
Ed Harris
Tom Wheeler
Michael Patrick Carter
Frank Wheeler
Malcolm McDowell
Waltzer
Anne Heche
Betty
Casey Siemaszko
Cash
Philip Bosco
Jerry the Pope
Adam LaVorgna
Brad
Brian Christopher
Kevin Clean
Jessica Wesson
Stacey
Amanda Sharkey
Holly
Margaret Nagle
Mrs. Fetch
Katie Powell
Mrs. Clean
Tom Coop
Holly's Brother
Greg Procaccino
Man / Thief
Andrea Afanador
Gaggle Member
John Alvin
Rich Old Guy
Jack Arwine
Senior Citizen on Street
Nathan Williams
Kid
Crew
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