Playboy: The Story of X
“100 Years of Adult Film and Its Stars”
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The Story of X takes you to the earliest days of adult films when men peddled stag reels and projectors out of the trunks of their cars, then through the movie house years to the arrival of the home video business, and now the Internet. Meet the men behind the camera, such as "King of Sexploitation" Dave Friedman and the preeminent breast man Russ Meyer. Considered pariahs at the time, they're now hailed as pioneers in the fight against censorship. The Story of X visits the 60s when women's rights, not nudity, became the issue and recounts porn's arrival in Hollywood, led by director Bernardo Bertolucci's Last Tango in Paris. In the 70s, several groundbreaking films, including Behind the Green Door featuring Marilyn Chambers and Deep Throat featuring Linda Lovelace, took the genre to a new level.
Cast
Buck Henry
as Self - Host
Christy Canyon
as Self
Ginger Lynn
as (archive footage)
Juliet Anderson
as Self
Samuel Z. Arkoff
as Self - Distributor
Juli Ashton
as Self
Lisa De Leeuw
as Self (archive footage)
John Holmes
as Self (archive footage)
Samantha Fox
as Self (archive footage)
Hugh Hefner
as Self
Zalman King
as Self - Producer
Jayne Mansfield
as Self (archive footage)
Russ Meyer
as Self - Producer and Director
Roman Polanski
as Self (archive footage)
Vanessa del Rio
as Self
SaRenna Lee
as Self
Linda Lovelace
as Self (archive footage)
Traci Lords
as Self (archive footage)
Amber Lynn
as Self (archive footage)
Bernardo Bertolucci
as Self - Director
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About Playboy: The Story of X
“100 Years of Adult Film and Its Stars”
The Story of X takes you to the earliest days of adult films when men peddled stag reels and projectors out of the trunks of their cars, then through the movie house years to the arrival of the home video business, and now the Internet. Meet the men behind the camera, such as "King of Sexploitation" Dave Friedman and the preeminent breast man Russ Meyer. Considered pariahs at the time, they're now hailed as pioneers in the fight against censorship. The Story of X visits the 60s when women's rights, not nudity, became the issue and recounts porn's arrival in Hollywood, led by director Bernardo Bertolucci's Last Tango in Paris. In the 70s, several groundbreaking films, including Behind the Green Door featuring Marilyn Chambers and Deep Throat featuring Linda Lovelace, took the genre to a new level. Running 82 minutes.
Playboy: The Story of X Cast and Characters
The cast features Buck Henry (as Self - Host), Christy Canyon (as Self), Ginger Lynn (as (archive footage)), Juliet Anderson (as Self), and Samuel Z. Arkoff (as Self - Distributor). Their performances are a major reason Playboy: The Story of X has built such a passionate audience.
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How long is Playboy: The Story of X?
Playboy: The Story of X runs for 82 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is Playboy: The Story of X good? What's the rating?
Playboy: The Story of X holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 8 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Playboy: The Story of X?
The main cast includes Buck Henry, Christy Canyon, Ginger Lynn, and Juliet Anderson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Playboy: The Story of X available in English?
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When was Playboy: The Story of X released?
Playboy: The Story of X was released in 1998.
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What is Playboy: The Story of X about?
Playboy: The Story of X is a Documentary English-language film. The Story of X takes you to the earliest days of adult films when men peddled stag reels and projectors out of the trunks of their cars, then through the movie house years to the arrival of the home video business, and now the Internet. Meet the men behind the camera, such as "King of Sexploitation" Dave Friedman and the preeminent breast man Russ Meyer. Considered pariahs at the time, they're now hailed as pioneers in the fight against censorship. The Story of X visits the 60s when women's rights, not nudity, became the issue and recounts porn's arrival in Hollywood, led by director Bernardo Bertolucci's Last Tango in Paris. In the 70s, several groundbreaking films, including Behind the Green Door featuring Marilyn Chambers and Deep Throat featuring Linda Lovelace, took the genre to a new level.
When was Playboy: The Story of X released?
Playboy: The Story of X was released on January 1, 1998. It has a runtime of 1h 22m.
Who stars in Playboy: The Story of X?
Playboy: The Story of X stars Buck Henry, Christy Canyon, Ginger Lynn and Juliet Anderson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
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