Linda Lovelace stars as herself, although an anatomically incorrect version. After an examination from Dr. Young (played by Harry Reems), she discovers that her clitoris in in her throat rather than in its usual place. How does she solve her sexual problems? Why, by working for Dr. Young as a "physical therapist" who specializes in the practice that is also the title of the film.
This film became notorious and remains so today. It is connected to the Watergate scandal of Richard Nixon. It is said to be the most profitable film of all time when compared to its budget (a few thousand dollars invested with millions in profits). And furthermore, the profits from "Deep Throat" were used to create Bryanston Distributing, a film distribution company that also handled several non-pornographic features including "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre", so it had a lasting influence via secondary films.
As notorious as the film was the star, Linda Lovelace, who has since passed on due to a car crash. Starting out her career as a prostitute with a violent husband, who filmed at least one bestiality film, she made it big in "Deep Throat" and later went on to be a star in the anti-pornography circuit, claiming the actresses were forced into degrading roles. While it may have been true in her case, the industry at large seems to think otherwise in general.
The sad thing is that this movie, aside from its infamous status, really isn't very good. There are some really cheesy jokes that you might find funny, but the sex scenes -- and there are many, sometimes without any explanation -- just aren't all that sexy. I wasn't very interested in what was going on, which is a sad day in the world of porn.
There are some memorable moments. The soundtrack in general is interesting, relying on a "bubble" sound effect for multiple songs. One song, which may be called "I'd Like to Teach the World to Screw" plays over the strangest scene in the film, where a man with a very long straw sips Coca-Cola from a container inserted into his partner's... well, you know. It was pretty bizarre, and I doubt I'll ever see that again.
The film may be worth seeing for the sole reason that it's a historically relevant film, with cultural influences. Without Watergate, this may not have been the case... who knows? The video is bad, the sound is average, the story is nothing to speak of... it has more plot than most modern pornographic films, but if you're watching these films, I suspect you're not someone who cares much for plot anyway... just not a film that lives up to the hype.
This film became notorious and remains so today. It is connected to the Watergate scandal of Richard Nixon. It is said to be the most profitable film of all time when compared to its budget (a few thousand dollars invested with millions in profits). And furthermore, the profits from "Deep Throat" were used to create Bryanston Distributing, a film distribution company that also handled several non-pornographic features including "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre", so it had a lasting influence via secondary films.
As notorious as the film was the star, Linda Lovelace, who has since passed on due to a car crash. Starting out her career as a prostitute with a violent husband, who filmed at least one bestiality film, she made it big in "Deep Throat" and later went on to be a star in the anti-pornography circuit, claiming the actresses were forced into degrading roles. While it may have been true in her case, the industry at large seems to think otherwise in general.
The sad thing is that this movie, aside from its infamous status, really isn't very good. There are some really cheesy jokes that you might find funny, but the sex scenes -- and there are many, sometimes without any explanation -- just aren't all that sexy. I wasn't very interested in what was going on, which is a sad day in the world of porn.
There are some memorable moments. The soundtrack in general is interesting, relying on a "bubble" sound effect for multiple songs. One song, which may be called "I'd Like to Teach the World to Screw" plays over the strangest scene in the film, where a man with a very long straw sips Coca-Cola from a container inserted into his partner's... well, you know. It was pretty bizarre, and I doubt I'll ever see that again.
The film may be worth seeing for the sole reason that it's a historically relevant film, with cultural influences. Without Watergate, this may not have been the case... who knows? The video is bad, the sound is average, the story is nothing to speak of... it has more plot than most modern pornographic films, but if you're watching these films, I suspect you're not someone who cares much for plot anyway... just not a film that lives up to the hype.