Deep Throat (1972)

A woman with an unusual birth defect comes to a doctor who has an unorthodox solution to make the best of her situation.

Director:

Gerard Damiano (as Jerry Gerard)

Writer:

Gerard Damiano (as Jerry Gerard)

Stars:

Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems, Helen Wood

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Harry Reems	...	Dr. Young
Helen Wood	...	Helen (as Dolly Sharp)
Ronnie Shark	...	Mr. Maltz (as Bill Harrison)
William Love	...	Wilber Wang
Carol Connors	...	The Nurse
Bob Phillips	...	Mr. Fenster
Linda Lovelace	...	Linda Lovelace
Ted Street	...	Delivery Boy
John Byron	...	#11
Jack Birch	...	#12 (as Michael Powers)
Gerard Damiano	...	Last Man (as Al Gork)

Storyline

Linda, frustrated that her hugely energetic sex life leaves her unsatisfied, seeks medical help. The doctor informs her that the reason for her problem is that her clitoris is mistakenly located at the back of her throat - but there is a very simple remedy, which the doctor, and various other men, proceed to demonstrate.

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Plot Keywords:

sex | deep throat | pubic hair | female rear nudity | female nudity | 

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Taglines:

How far does a girl have to go to untangle her tingle?

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Genres:

Adult | Comedy

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Certificate:

X

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film contains a number of references to the James Bond film series. The James Bond theme song can be briefly heard in the soundtrack. Dr. Young refers to "case 007." At the time, Terence Young had directed most of the James Bond films.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Wilbur Wang: I'm only 4 inches away from happiness!

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Crazy Credits

At the end of the film, it states: THE END and deep throat to you all

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Alternate Versions

Deep Throat did not receive an official UK video release until March 2000 when 2 alternate versions of the film were released. An edited 18 rated version - which runs 50m 33s and was itself cut by 1 minute 22 secs by the BBFC for explicit sexual content - and the full 61 minute hardcore version which was passed uncut as R18 and is only available in licensed sex shops in the UK.

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Connections

Referenced in Auto Focus (2002)

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Soundtracks

Bubbles
Performed by Lion Warfield

User Reviews

Deep Throat

In 1968, the Production Code was abandoned and replaced by the MPAA classification system. Valenti gave producers the option of giving themselves a self-imposed 'X' rather than submit the film for a rating. X was the only one they hadn't registered a trademark. From 1969-1970 there was a glut of soft-core X rated films in the marketplace like "I am Curious, Yellow" and "Inga". However, by 1971, XXX hard-core had established itself in many urban areas and essentially replaced the soft-core X product. "Deep Throat" became a test case regarding the level of pornography that was going to be acceptable in theaters. It was subject to extension litigation and several were brought up on charges including Harry Reems. For a period of time it was declared obscene in New York. I traveled with a group of high school friends to see it in New Jersey circa 1973 and even though we were underage, we got in. Needless to say, with all the hoopla surrounding the picture I was disappointed. It was a typical boring porn notwithstanding Lovelace's ability to control her gag reflex. I've seen better and I've seen worse. The trouble with most porn is that eroticism is both psychological as well as physical. A truly sensual scene requires performance, some motion picture technical finese as well as the mechanics of sex. Few porno actresses had any acting talent beyond faking orgasms and the production value of most XXX features tended to be poor. "Deep Throat" is no exception. Richard W. Haines

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 January 1973 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Throat

Filming Locations:

3980 Wood Avenue, Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$22,500 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gerard Damiano Film Productions (GDFP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

61 min 50 min (cut) 85 min (softcore)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1