
John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
2004, English. Directed by David Wald.
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.
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- 1h 14m
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- English
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- 22 June 2004
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John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 June 2004. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend?
If you liked John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend, try I Am Heath Ledger, Howard, Inside Deep Throat.
Who directed John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend?
John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend (2004) was directed by David Wald and stars John Holmes, Misty Dawn, Ginger Lynn Allen.