Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story
Synopsis
It's difficult to remember what porn was like in the 70s. In this era when pornstars are on TV, date movie stars, and are on album covers, the secret world of men in raincoats attending sleazy theaters is hard to imagine. Now most people see porn on their TV or internet. Once upon a time, though, it was a big deal for a porn star to hit the mainstream, and John Holmes did just that. With a 14 inch endowment and not so good looks, Holmes made thousands of movies and slept with thousands of women. He became well-known for his Johnny Wadd series, where he was an international man of mystery, and hardcore sex. Eventually he got heavily into drugs, got involved in a brutal murder, and finally died of AIDS.
Top Cast
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John Holmes
Self - Interviewee / Various Roles
Seka
Self - Interviewee / Blonde with Johnny
Jesie St. James
Vickey Caruthers (archive footage)
Annette Haven
Girl in Opening Credits Only (archive footage)
Georgina Spelvin
Alexandra (archive footage)
Linda Wong
Jasmine (archive footage)
Paula Wain
Laureen / Sandi (archive footage)
Laurien Dominique
Penny Holmes (archive footage)
Fatima Hamoud
Belly Dancer (archive footage)
Melba Bruce
Patty (archive footage)
Felecia Sanda
Maria Luisa (archive footage)
Kyoto Sun
Hit Girl (archive footage)
Phaery Burd
Tarine (archive footage)
Candida Royalle
Juanita (archive footage)
Jennifer Richards
Shari (archive footage)
Eileen Wells
Sinthia (archive footage)
Bonnie Holiday
Sharon (archive footage)
Kitty Shayne
Lorna (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia St. Vincent
- Original Score
- John Boy
- Original Title
- Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Annazan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia St. Vincent
John Boy
Eric Maxwell, Gibson Kleir
Jonathan Ross
Julia St. Vincent
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Maxwell
Director of Photography
Julia St. Vincent
Director
John Boy
Original Music Composer
Gibson Kleir
Director of Photography
Julia St. Vincent
Producer
Jonathan Ross
Editor
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What is Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story about?
It's difficult to remember what porn was like in the 70s. In this era when pornstars are on TV, date movie stars, and are on album covers, the secret world of men in raincoats attending sleazy theaters is hard to imagine. Now most people see porn on their TV or internet. Once upon a time, though, it was a big deal for a porn star to hit the mainstream, and John Holmes did just that. With a 14 inch endowment and not so good looks, Holmes made thousands of movies and slept with thousands of women. He became well-known for his Johnny Wadd series, where he was an international man of mystery, and hardcore sex. Eventually he got heavily into drugs, got involved in a brutal murder, and finally died of AIDS.
Who directed Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story?
Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story was directed by Julia St. Vincent.
Who stars in Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story?
The principal cast of Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story includes John Holmes, Seka, Jesie St. James, Annette Haven, Georgina Spelvin.
When was Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story released and how long is it?
Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story was composed by John Boy.