Bobby Astyr

Born: 1937-11-14

Bobby Astyr, the "Clown Prince of Porn," was one of the pioneering generation of actors who made a name for themselves in blue movies in the 1970s, thriving in an industry where - aside from the legendary John Holmes- women were the star attractions. Like many of the first generation of adult entertainment stars, Astyr was Jewish (it was said of that first cohort that the female stars almost entirely had been born & baptized Roman Catholics and that the male stars - aside from the obviously gentile Holmes - were primarily Jewish, and that this had something to do with the repression of the Catholic Church and the lack of same in Conservative and Reform Judaism). Bobby himself believed that his religion made him more of a "mensch," someone who tried to help his fellow performers, many of whom were troubled or addicted to drugs. While never a male porn star of the magnitude of Jamie Gillis or John Leslie, let alone the fabled King himself, John Holmes, Bobby Astyr appeared in well over 140 known blue movies, and perhaps was in scores more of loops that are now lost. Bobby won his sobriquet "The Cown Prince" by his uninhibited on-screen antics; he was't afraid to look foolish to get a laugh. His most remembered performance likely remains that of the non-plussed maitre d' in the 1977 classic "Barbara Broadcast" who, in case of any breakage caused by waitresses or restaurant patrons, penalized the perpetrator by "taking it out in trade." The following year, he met and fell in love with adult film actress Samantha Fox; they continued in a long-term relationship, sharing side-by-side apartments, for almost 24 years, until Astyr died of lung cancer in 2002. Birth Name: Robert H. Charles


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I, the Jury

as Orgy Participant (uncredited)
Released: 1982-04-22

Jack Williams was the best friend of Vietnam veteran and detective Mike Hammer. When Jack is...

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C.O.D.

as Witch Doctor (as Bobby H. Charles)
Released: 1981-07-03

Albert Zack is a struggling, bumbling, advertising salesman hired to save the Beaver Bra Company...

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Pelvis

as Snake
Released: 1977-03-31

A young man moves to New York to strike it big in the music business.

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Roommates

as Marv
Released: 1982-04-23

Billie is an advertising executive with a secret past she can’t seem to leave behind. Joan is a...

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Dracula Exotica

as Anatole
Released: 1980-12-01

Sailing to the USA, smuggler Vita Valdez stabs Count Dracula, but he bites her. A necrophiliac...

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Sharon

as Party Guy in Fourth Bedroom
Released: 1975-05-10

Pretty young country girl Sharon has a series of sexual adventures with a variety of different...

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Barbara Broadcast

as Maitre d'
Released: 1977-10-27

In a restaurant in New York, the menu is unusual, with some sauces prepared by waiters on the...

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Breaker Beauties

as Ed
Released: 1977-08-24

Trucker Tom has problems. When he’s not on the road with his pal Jack, he’s at home with his...

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Outlaw Ladies

as Harlan
Released: 1981-02-01

Henri Pachard like Louis Malle is a gifted, prolific, visionary film-maker, Pachard's films...

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Expose Me, Lovely

as Chi-Chi
Released: 1976-02-18

Harry "Frosty" Knight, an New York City private eye who must find a missing young man -- heir to...

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Blonde Velvet

as Dr. Weirdlove
Released: 1976-12-03

Eva Kovaks is the beautiful and mysterious seductress who is heading an international network of...

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Liquid A$$ets

as Mr. Cashbox
Released: 1982-01-06

Mr. Cashbox has a money problem… He’s got too much of it and runs the risk of being hit with a...

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The Devil in Miss Jones 2

as Arnold
Released: 1982-04-12

Justine Jones, in a continuation of The Devil in Miss Jones, Part 1 (1973), is frustrated in...

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Mascara

as Mr. Jones
Released: 1983-09-08

Harriet lives a repressed existence, working as a secretary in a Manhattan office. After...

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Confessions of Seka

as Sidney Triplexxx
Released: 1980-12-31

Seka reflects on her humble beginnings and the path she took in becoming one of the most popular...

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Cherry Hustlers

as Dick
Released: 1977-05-01

An accountant embezzles $80,000 from his company, in cahoots with a beautiful company executive....

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Dirty Looks

as (archive footage)
Released: 1982-10-29

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Blue Ecstasy

as Dan
Released: 1980-01-01

BLUE ECSTASY is an unusual film that explores with candor the sexual conflict acted out by dual...

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A Girl's Best Friend

as Mr. Greenfield
Released: 1978-05-11

The story involves a hectic and hilarious chase as Mrs. Leautrec (Juliet Anderson) and her...

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Corruption

as Larry
Released: 1983-06-06

Williams owes a debt. A debt he may not be able to repay. His daughter is a beautiful innocent,...

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Sue Prentiss, R.N.

as First Sewer Worker
Released: 1975-08-01

Four nurses are waiting for a team of divers as they emerge from the New York City sewer system...

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Satan Was a Lady

as Bobby
Released: 1975-07-19

Terry has always been jealous of her sister Claudia, but pretends to be happy that she’s gotten...

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Pussycat Galore

as George
Released: 1984-01-01

Pussycat Galore is an escort service that caters to the rich & famous. Carrie is new to join to...

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Babylon Pink

as The Husband
Released: 1979-05-16

Freudian repressions fill the fantasies of a sexually bored housewife, a seemingly emasculating...

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The Erotic Dr. Jekyll

as Igor
Released: 1975-01-01

Charles Jekyll and his naggy wife Linda move into Charles' deceased grandfather's old house...

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Double Your Pleasure

as Duncan Efstop
Released: 1978-10-06

Flamboyant Texas millionaire Hubie Haliday hires a hip young private eye to find his two missing...

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Lustful Feelings

as Guy with Andy and Turner
Released: 1977-08-01

A young woman is forced into prostitution so that she can help her lover pay off his drug debts.

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Odyssey: The Ultimate Trip

as Second Masked Guy in Dream (segment "The End")
Released: 1977-03-23

Three unrelated stories. The first is about a dissatisfied, hurtful couple clinging together to...

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Pleasure Palace

as Pete (uncredited)
Released: 1979-12-08

Ex-cop Jimmy Stone and his lawyer friend Mike Green leave New York City and move to Connecticut...

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Too Many Pieces

as Board Member
Released: 1975-11-21

Featuring 1970s adult super-stars Bobby Astyr and Jamie Gillis.

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October Silk

as Mr. Winston
Released: 1980-06-26

The weather's cool and the sex is hot when nine world famous cover girls set the town burning in...

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Punk Rock

as Igor
Released: 1977-07-17

A private eye goes on the trail of the kidnappers of a rich man's daughter.

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Teenage Masseuse

as Ronald
Released: 1975-10-24

Bored and neglected housewife Stella feels like her workaholic husband Ronald doesn't care about...

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More

as Shorty
Released: 1975-10-15

Police detective Dick Copper investigates the murder of an undercover cop who was rubbed out by...

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The Ganja Express

as Second Yellow Toga Guy (uncredited)
Released: 1978-08-29

Toni is a smart drug smuggler, living in a luxuriously home by the beach. The pot (ganja)...

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The Double Exposure of Holly

as Angel
Released: 1977-03-17

When a New York lawyer realizes that he is the latest in a long line of Holly's discarded lovers...

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French-Teen

as Roy Rogers (uncredited)
Released: 1977-06-03

Based on the true history of the French nymphet portrayed by a fascinating sex bomb, Jaquliene...

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American Babylon

as Robert
Released: 1985-01-01

Robert is a recluse who's obsessed with pornographic film and tries to draw his best friend...

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Afternoon Delights

as Dr. Harkness
Released: 1980-10-06

A group of friends have gathered for their regular poker night, but instead of dealing stud,...

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The Love-In Arrangement

as Orgy Guy with Cigar
Released: 1981-02-25

This is the erotic story of a couple's torrid relationships and the resulting breakup of their...

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The Playgirl

as Nick Ray
Released: 1983-04-19

Laura Bond, the spoiled socialite wife of a publishing tycoon, spends her time having trysts...

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French Shampoo

as Sheik Waldo Ibn Sayyid
Released: 1978-12-02

A sheikh offers a million dollars to a beauty salon owner if she can make his ugly niece...

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Candy Stripers 2

as General Harcourt Clay
Released: 1985-03-28

Those adorable, ever horny angels of mercy are back to make your temperature rise in a laugh and...

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Behind the Scenes of an Adult Movie

as Himself
Released: 1984-04-26

A documentary about the making of an adult movie with actor interviews.

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Chorus Call

as Ed
Released: 1978-04-21

Cheryl Cooper is a dancer who wants a part, but is held back by the vindictive Bertha, a former...

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Woman in Love: A Story of Madame Bovary

as Party Guy on Couch
Released: 1978-01-01

Cristine is another sexually frustrated woman with a pre-occupied husband working too hard for...

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Schoolgirl's Reunion

as Fred
Released: 1977-03-01

Two former classmates reunite at their school's athletic stadium to reminisce about their youth,...

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Blonde in Black Silk

as Anthony
Released: 1979-01-01

When a businesswoman takes over "Metropolitan" magazine, she then decides to find out for...

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BurleXXX

as Willy Hyman / Dick Hurtz / Mr. Altacocker
Released: 1984-01-01

The film is shot as a documentary of a live burlesque show performed on stage, in which all...

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Tara Tara Tara Tara

as Allan
Released: 1981-01-23

Uptight fashion model Tara has trouble dealing with the amorous advances of sleazy photographer...

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The Seduction of Cindy

as Mr. Marvin Stern
Released: 1980-01-01

Frustrated husband Michael asks his vivacious mistress Jennifer to seduce his cold fish wife...

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Silky

as Pete
Released: 1981-03-24

The beautiful bombshell Merle Michaels takes us on a journey of her and some of her erotic...

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Thunderbuns

as (archive footage)
Released: 1976-01-01

Year: 1976 A wild, sensuous romp with your favorite adult movie stars. The exciting Jennifer...

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Captain Lust

as Brother Nuncompus
Released: 1977-03-01

Handsome Jack and his sister Anne assume secret identities to prove that Captain Lust was...

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Peepholes

as Howard
Released: 1982-01-01

Brenda Miles, an undercover cop who wants a promotion so bad she can taste it, is assigned to a...

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The Secret Dreams of Mona Q

as Forest Pixie
Released: 1977-11-01

Mona Q - on the surface, a calm and proper young wife, deep inside she's a hot young temptress,...

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The Affairs of Janice

as Little Joe
Released: 1976-12-03

Many men go in and out of Janice's life, she's used to it. But one of them might take it even...

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Office Fantasies

as uncredited
Released: 1984-01-01

These horny starlets are eager to put in a hard day at the office.

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People

as uncredited
Released: 1978-11-16

Half a dozen self-contained short subjects, some of which predominantly focus on sex as...

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Princess

as Charly Abrahms
Released: 1980-05-12

Sue Jensen returns to New York City after several years in the South and reconnects with her old...

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Sylvia

as Orgy host
Released: 1976-11-18

Sylvia is seemingly a quiet, reserved, saintly person living on a quiet, reserved well-manicured...

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The Vixens of Kung Fu (A Tale of Yin Yang)

as Hunter - Red Shirt
Released: 1975-01-01

A hooker is drugged and gang raped, runs away and finds protection with a clan of girls trained...

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Honey Pie

as Dick
Released: 1976-01-13

The writers at Metro magazine have come up with a hot story and fast before they all lose their...

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Sex Spa USA

as "Daddy"
Released: 1984-11-01

The experiences, both good and bad, of three very different couples on their first night visting...

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Hypersexuals

as Mr. Owsley T. Smith
Released: 1984-01-01

Adult sexploitation film. "Begins where Animal House left off!"

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For Richer for Poorer

as Gina's Lover
Released: 1979-01-01

A divorcee relives her sexual past while in hopes of reviving her sexual present, but her age...

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Big Abner

as Baby / Grand Pappy Yokum
Released: 1975-05-19

In this parody of the comic strip "Li'l Abner", a hillbilly named Big Abner, who is the...

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Intensive Care

as uncredited
Released: 1974-01-01

Delightful comedy where Dr. Scrotum, along with his nurse, tries to solve all manner of sexual...

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When a Woman Calls

as Arnold
Released: 1975-05-27

A classic tale of a man who just cannot resist women, he thinks of his girlfriend, but cannot...

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Hot Child in the City

as uncredited
Released: 1979-03-23

Two teenage girls travel to New York to strike it rich and are taken in by a shady 'talent...

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Undercovers

as Harry
Released: 1982-01-01

Two former Siamese twins - Q and Grossfinger - are the respective leaders of good and evil. The...

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Her Name Was Lisa

as Doc
Released: 1979-01-01

Beautiful, innocent Lisa has been found dead of a heroin overdose. At her funeral, the people in...

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Honeysuckle Rose

as Tony
Released: 1979-10-01

Kate and Sam are a loving couple who want desperately to get rich. But when Kate blows their...

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Prized Possession

as William Schneiderman (uncredited)
Released: 1978-01-01

A series of highly sexual events unfold in this gritty tale told through the eyes of a man who...

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The Passion Seekers

as Reiley Lane
Released: 1977-01-01

Janet answers ads in the Personals section of the newspaper and goes on a blind date every...

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The Love Syndrome

as Mr. Fredericks
Released: 1979-01-01

Interviewer Chet Akrons walks the streets of New York speaking with Dr. Joy Love, a sex...

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Once Upon a Secretary

as Mr. Murphy
Released: 1983-01-01

Nina is a tired porn star who rather sleep and join in when her boyfriend calls in their...

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The Pitfalls of Bunny

as Tony
Released: 1977-01-01

Set during the New York City blackout of 1977, a guy and his wife/girlfriend (whatever) and...

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Fantasy Club of America

as Bud Rogers
Released: 1977-01-01

Six people go to a swingers club run by Mr. McMichael. Said club specializes in making one's...

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Times Square Comes Alive

as Porter (as Bobby Astyre)
Released: 1985-01-01

A reporter for "69 Minutes" takes her viewers on a tour of Times Square's sex businesses.

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That Lady from Rio

as Max
Released: 1976-08-02

Vanessa is the leader of an international organization of white slave traders who supply women...

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S.W.A.P.

as Gus
Released: 1976-01-01

Gimmick has a shrink telling Danielle (the interesting, little-used porn actress Lorraine...

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The Story of Eloise

as Arnold Benedict
Released: 1976-03-31

Zarryl Danuck, the head of Universal American Pictures, is in danger of being ousted from his...

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Strange Family

as Uncle Wayne (uncredited)
Released: 1977-01-01

If you can't keep it in your pants, Keep it in the family... the Strange Family

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Sizzle

as Pete's Partner
Released: 1980-01-01

A medallion leads to erotic encounters through the years.

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Platinum Paradise

as The Ballet Instructor
Released: 1981-03-04

An answering-service operator mixes up clients' phone messages, resulting in all sorts of sexual...

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Once Over Nightly

as Irving Fields
Released: 1976-03-15

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Oriental Blue

as Max
Released: 1975-08-04

Young girls are taken to Madame Blue's brothel. After having drunk an oriental love potion, they...

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Joy

as Phil the Plumber
Released: 1977-07-03

A young woman, Joy, refuses to have sex with her boyfriend. But after being raped, she becomes...

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Joint Venture

as Peter Cox (uncredited)
Released: 1977-10-01

A highly competitive sex contest.

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French Classmates

as Marcel - Guy Driving Mercedes
Released: 1977-03-02

Two women in matching schoolgirl outfits replete with knee socks decide to play hookey and...

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Sex Maniac

as Fred Adams
Released: 1975-01-01

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Ecstasy in Blue

as Charlie
Released: 1976-01-20

Satanic cult leader Mandarin and his servant Charlie tempt lovely young ladies into an abyss of...

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Angie Police Women

as Bobby
Released: 1979-10-18

Two police officers track down (and watch) erotic miscreants.

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Veronica's Diary

as (archive footage)
Released: 1985-01-01

Veronica Hart is by far one of the most gorgeous brunettes of the golden age. She had an...

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Foxtrot

as Roman
Released: 1982-05-18

A number of characters' sexual shenanigans are followed leading up to a big New Year's Eve party.

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Tramp

as Porno Actor
Released: 1980-02-22

Dana Dewars (Samantha Fox) is going through a nasty divorce from her husband. Her character and...

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Back Door Girls

as (archive footage)
Released: 1983-07-20

This is an action-packed collection of scenes where classic XXX superstars show you their secret...

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N.Y. Babes

as Alfred
Released: 1979-08-31

An intimate glimpse into the major leagues of sex is the theme of this fast-paced, fast action...

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Sherlick Holmes

as The Mayor
Released: 1975-11-26

Lascivious detective Sherlick Holmes and his equally randy partner Dr. Watson discover a time...

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The Joyriders

as Michael
Released: 1975-01-01

Two sisters hitchhike across America and con assorted motorists who pick them up. Finally, they...

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Centerfold Fever

as Swinger
Released: 1981-01-01

An intern at a New York adult magazine company seeks out the perfect model for the current front...

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That's Erotic

as (archive footage)
Released: 1979-01-01

Connie Peterson and Tyler Reynolds (as Connie Peters and Dirk Southgate, respectively) host a...

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Thrilling Drilling

as Dentist
Released: 1974-09-12

A dentist has mercy sex with a patient even though he's anxious to head home. When the...

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Tigresses

as uncredited
Released: 1979-01-01

The first episode concerns Holly, a physical fitness freak, and the two hot studs who spice up...

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Cheryl's Surrender

as AOA Leader
Released: 1975-12-26

A gang of terrorists attack the American embassy in Labania and kidnap the ambassador, his wife...

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Too Young to Care

as Stoney
Released: 1975-10-27

A sex instructor loosens up a sexually reserved landlady by having his helper Larry employ anal...

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Magic Girls

as Surfer / Rushed Guy (archive footage)
Released: 1985-01-01

Vanessa del Rio and her friends engage in carnal adventures in New York City.

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Legends of Porn

as (archive footage)
Released: 1987-01-01

Adult film historian Jim Holliday narrates this collection of clips from films from porn's...

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Young Twins

as uncredited
Released: 2007-07-01

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Painful Desires

as Sigmund, the peasant suitor (uncredited)
Released: 1978-01-01

The story of a young girl's introduction to a carnal world of men and women tainted by their own...

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In-Flight Service

as uncredited
Released: 1975-01-01

Stewardess Linda Jane and her lascivious exotic dancer pal Judy live together in a New York City...

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The Kinky World of Annie Sprinkle

as uncredited
Released: 2006-09-17

Talk about Big Tit Superstars of the 70's!!! Definitely not your run of the mill tit star,...

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Nite At The Venus

as uncredited
Released: 2011-05-24

42nd Street Pete presents a Rene Bond triple feature.

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Tina Russell: 1970s Girl Next Door

as uncredited
Released: 2011-05-31

Tina Russell was 100% natural; gorgeous face, beautiful body, bubbly personality, and sincere....

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Nasty Nurses

as uncredited
Released: 1982-01-01

Nasty Nurses

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