The guy with the 13-inch claim had a life even messier than his films.
A fine documentary that details the sordid life of 1970s pornographic actor John Holmes, from the stories of his fellow actors, his ex-wives, and directors. Clips of his work are shown and insight on what made the man tick are given. Despite all his flaws, you can't help but admire him for what he was.
Acting
Holmes' own screen presence: charisma vs. emptiness.
Production
Grainy archival footage feels illegally intimate.
Director
David Wald
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
