Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses
Synopsis
A crumbling pier, its walls covered with graffiti and erotic frescoes reminiscent of pagan Pompeii, the locus of the seduction rituals of men longing for men, is the focus of this meditation on gay cruising at the height of sexual freedom before AIDS. Shot in 1982, this is the first segment of a film capturing the life, death, and rebirth of the legendary “sex piers” over the last three decades.
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- Director
- Ivan Galietti
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Galietti
- Original Title
- Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
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What is Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses about?
A crumbling pier, its walls covered with graffiti and erotic frescoes reminiscent of pagan Pompeii, the locus of the seduction rituals of men longing for men, is the focus of this meditation on gay cruising at the height of sexual freedom before AIDS. Shot in 1982, this is the first segment of a film capturing the life, death, and rebirth of the legendary “sex piers” over the last three decades.
Who directed Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses?
Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses was directed by Ivan Galietti.
Who stars in Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses?
The principal cast of Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses includes Phoebe Legere, David Wojnarowicz, William Niederkorn, Sante Scardillo, Ivan Steiger.
When was Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses released and how long is it?
Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 12m.