Deep Throat
“How far does a girl have to go to untangle her tingle?”
Synopsis
Linda's frustration with her inability to achieve orgasm causes a friend to recommend that she see a sex therapist about her problem. During the exam the therapist discovers that Linda's clitoris is located in her throat and recommends deep throating as a treatment to her ailment. Linda then goes on to experiment with this new technique as she searches for a husband.
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Deep Throat - Trailer (1972)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 8, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4000x
+$100M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerard Damiano
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerard Damiano
- Original Score
- Gerard Damiano
- Original Title
- Deep Throat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Worldwide Gross
- $100M
- Production Studios
- Gerard Damiano Film Productions (GDFP), Bryanston Distributing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard Damiano
Gerard Damiano
Gerard Damiano
João Fernandes
Gerard Damiano
Louis Peraino
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Peraino
Producer
Gerard Damiano
Editor
Gerard Damiano
Director
Gerard Damiano
Screenplay
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Adult entertainment for licensed premises only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Throat
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What is Deep Throat about?
Linda's frustration with her inability to achieve orgasm causes a friend to recommend that she see a sex therapist about her problem. During the exam the therapist discovers that Linda's clitoris is located in her throat and recommends deep throating as a treatment to her ailment. Linda then goes on to experiment with this new technique as she searches for a husband.
Who directed Deep Throat?
Deep Throat was directed by Gerard Damiano.
Who stars in Deep Throat?
The principal cast of Deep Throat includes Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems, Dolly Sharp, William Love, Carol Connors.
When was Deep Throat released and how long is it?
Deep Throat was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Deep Throat?
Deep Throat had a reported production budget of $25K and grossed $100M at the worldwide box office (4000 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Deep Throat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deep Throat was composed by Gerard Damiano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deep Throat?
Deep Throat holds official age classifications: CA: A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: R18 (Adult entertainment for licensed premises only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).