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Inside Deep Throat

NC-17 Released Feb 11, 2005 1h 30m Documentary List
83% Tomatometer 121 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Dennis Hopper narrates this documentary that investigates the infamous pornographic film "Deep Throat." Featuring interviews with the cast and filmmakers, including director Gerard Damiano and leads Linda Lovelace and Harry Reems, this film explores the controversy surrounding both the production of the movie and its reception. Cultural icons of the era such as Hugh Hefner, Gore Vidal and Larry Flynt also contribute, discussing the impact of "Deep Throat" on the zeitgeist.
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A documentary on the film that brought smut mainstream, Inside Deep Throat is gaining praise as an entertaining look at a pop culture milestone. However, some critics say the film could have gone a little deeper into the people involved.

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Nick De Semlyen Empire Magazine A sharp documentary that has comedy, tragedy and, yes, a glimpse of Linda Lovelace's party trick. Rated: 4/5 Jan 7, 2006 Full Review Scott Tobias AV Club Bailey and Barbato can only scratch the Boogie Nights-influenced surface, but they cover the ABCs of pornography with undeniable zip. Sep 26, 2005 Full Review Ken Tucker New York Magazine/Vulture [A] valuable document of a cultural shift. Jul 18, 2005 Full Review Felicia Feaster Creative Loafing [S]o much of the material is served up with a wink and "a giggle," the possibilities for real revelation are scarce. Feb 3, 2020 Full Review Miles Fielder The List A candid portrait of an America reasserting its conservatism in the 1970s and attempting to crush the 60s-spawned counterculture. Rated: 3/5 Apr 24, 2019 Full Review Rob Nelson City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul Three days after President Nixon brought a halt to military operations in Vietnam, another offensive maneuver was just beginning in Minneapolis. Aug 21, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Amber L This is how you make a documentary. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/23 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 1.5 hours for adults!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated NC-17 for Explicit Sexual Content. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/10/23 Full Review Audience Member The greatest 1.5 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 18 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Not too in-depth and really doesn't talk about how the film was actually made nor any of the film's details, just the politics, etc. which becomes repetitive. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review simon d A quite interesting analysis of how the most famous Porno movie ever was recieved in the USA and what happened to all of those involved afterwards. Nothing too surprising here but interesting nonetheless. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review william s Interesting look at the backflips trying to get this movie into theaters,funny and entertaining. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dennis Hopper narrates this documentary that investigates the infamous pornographic film "Deep Throat." Featuring interviews with the cast and filmmakers, including director Gerard Damiano and leads Linda Lovelace and Harry Reems, this film explores the controversy surrounding both the production of the movie and its reception. Cultural icons of the era such as Hugh Hefner, Gore Vidal and Larry Flynt also contribute, discussing the impact of "Deep Throat" on the zeitgeist.
Director
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Producer
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Imagine Entertainment
Rating
NC-17 (Explicit Sexual Content)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 11, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$653.6K
Runtime
1h 30m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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