Larry Flynt, who started off as a strip club owner, went from strength to strength, getting up the noses of almost everyone on the way.

Harrelson and director Milos Forman successfully tread a fine line here. While perhaps disapproving of what Flynt does, in his battles with the courts and the anti-pornographers, you find yourself on his side in his fight for the right to do it.

Harrelson is spot-on as Flynt and Edward Norton is also excellent as his much put-upon lawyer.

"I'm your dream client," says Flynt. "I'm fun, I'm rich and I'm always in trouble!"

Another revelation is grunge rocker Courtney Love, who turns in a strong performance as Flynt's tragic girlfriend.