Inside Deep Throat(2005)
“It was filmed in 6 days for 25 thousand dollars. The government didn't want you to see it. It was banned in 23 states. It has grossed over 600 million dollars. And it is the most profitable film in motion picture history.”
Overview
In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel: "Deep Throat," starring Linda Lovelace. This film would surpass the wildest expectation of everyone involved to become one of the most successful independent films of all time. It caught the public imagination which met the spirit of the times, even as the self-appointed guardians of public morality struggled to suppress it, and created, for a brief moment, a possible future where sexuality in film had a bold artistic potential. This film covers the story of the making of this controversial film, its stunning success, its hysterical opposition along with its dark side of mob influence and allegations of the on set mistreatment of the film's star.
Director
Fenton Bailey
Studio
Imagine Entertainment
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$654K
Cast
Dennis Hopper
as Narrator (voice)
Peter Bart
as Self
Warren Beatty
as Self (archive footage)
Carl Bernstein
as Self
Norman Mailer
as Self
John Waters
as Self
Gore Vidal
as Self
Hugh Hefner
as Self
Camille Paglia
as Self
Helen Gurley Brown
as Self
Erica Jong
as Self
Ruth Westheimer
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$654K
Production Companies
Imagine Entertainment • Summit Entertainment • HBO Documentary Films
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Where can I watch Inside Deep Throat?▼
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What is Inside Deep Throat about?▼
In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel: "Deep Throat," starring Linda Lovelace. This film would surpass the wildest expectation of everyone involved to become one of the most successful independent films of all time. It caught the public imagination which met the spirit of the times, even as the self-appointed guardians of public morality struggled to suppress it, and created, for a brief moment, a possible future where sexuality in film had a bold artistic potential. This film covers the story of the making of this controversial film, its stunning success, its hysterical opposition along with its dark side of mob influence and allegations of the on set mistreatment of the film's star.
Who directed Inside Deep Throat?▼
Inside Deep Throat was directed by Fenton Bailey and released in 2005. It is a documentary film.
How long is Inside Deep Throat?▼
Inside Deep Throat has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Inside Deep Throat?▼
The cast of Inside Deep Throat includes Dennis Hopper as Narrator (voice), Peter Bart as Self, Warren Beatty as Self (archive footage), Carl Bernstein as Self, Norman Mailer as Self and more.
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