A Labor of Love
Synopsis
In 1975, Chicago filmmakers Flaxman and Goldman got carte blanche to film the shooting of a local film called THE LAST AFFAIR. Neither AFFAIR's director (who envisioned the film as "a combination of Fellini and Bergman") nor its cast (which included then-unknowns Betty Thomas and Ron Dean) had ever worked in the industry before. Made in the classic cinema-verité style of Drew and Leacock, A LABOR OF LOVE is a revealing and often hilarious exposé of the hidden side of adult film: onscreen partners despise each other offscreen, male performers can't "get wood," an actress has her period, Ivory Liquid is substituted for semen, and the director declares, "I really dislike every minute of this!" (Gene Siskel Film Center)
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anna Welsh
Herself - Production Manager
Robin T. Ruthledge
Himself - Cameraman
Joel Cohn
Himself - Runner
Larry Hovde
Himself - Grip
Henri Charr
Director of The Last Affair
Mark Lynch
Himself - Grip
Craig Summer
Himself - Gaffer
Charles Zeiler
Himself - Soundman
Debbie Dan
Herself - Star Actress
William Derl-Davis
Himself - Acting Coach
Leslie Peller
Himself - Make-up Man
Sissel Hansen
Herself - Script Girl / Hooker
Alex Boas
Himself - Producer of The Last Affair
Betty Thomas
Herself - Sleeping Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Flaxman, Daniel Goldman
- Original Title
- A Labor of Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Flaxman, Daniel Goldman
Robert Flaxman, Kathrin Schubert
Robert Flaxman, Daniel Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Flaxman
Director
Daniel Goldman
Director
Robert Flaxman
Producer
Daniel Goldman
Producer
Robert Flaxman
Editor
Kathrin Schubert
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Labor of Love
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What is A Labor of Love about?
In 1975, Chicago filmmakers Flaxman and Goldman got carte blanche to film the shooting of a local film called THE LAST AFFAIR. Neither AFFAIR's director (who envisioned the film as "a combination of Fellini and Bergman") nor its cast (which included then-unknowns Betty Thomas and Ron Dean) had ever worked in the industry before. Made in the classic cinema-verité style of Drew and Leacock, A LABOR OF LOVE is a revealing and often hilarious exposé of the hidden side of adult film: onscreen partners despise each other offscreen, male performers can't "get wood," an actress has her period, Ivory Liquid is substituted for semen, and the director declares, "I really dislike every minute of this!" (Gene Siskel Film Center)
Who directed A Labor of Love?
A Labor of Love was directed by Robert Flaxman, Daniel Goldman.
Who stars in A Labor of Love?
The principal cast of A Labor of Love includes Anna Welsh, Robin T. Ruthledge, Joel Cohn, Larry Hovde, Henri Charr.
When was A Labor of Love released and how long is it?
A Labor of Love was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Labor of Love?
A Labor of Love holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).