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The Dirty Shame is the only bar in the small town of Paradise, Michigan. A burnt out, chain-smoking fortyish bar maid is the only waitress at The Dirty Shame. A group of local red necks conspiring to bring a mail order bride to their Midwest town for their ne'er-do-well leader set the story in motion.

IMDB Rating: 6.3

IMDB Votes: 114

Genere: Comedy

Country: USA

Duration: 92 min

Plot tags: touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious, independent film, realistic