
Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story

Storyline & Plot Summary
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.
Production Details
Cast

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)
Jessica Temple-Smith
Jenny (archive footage)
Cris Cassidy
Barbi (archive footage)
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.
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