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Before Dirk Diggler, there was John C. Holmes, the legendary adult actor who turned “Johnny Wadd” into a franchise and himself into a myth. Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes plunges into the heady 1970s and 1980s LA porn scene - the non-stop sex, the coke-fueled nights, the seedy characters, and the fatal orbit of club kingpin Eddie Nash that culminated in the Wonderland murders.

Narrated by Mike Sager, whose Rolling Stone investigation inspired the movies Boogie Nights and Wonderland, the documentary pairs rare film clips and never-before-aired crime-scene footage, with candid testimony from the people who knew him best. Featuring rare interviews with his wives and mistress, adult industry titans Larry Flynt and Ron Jeremy, and filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, Wadd is essential viewing for audiences captivated by the rise and fall of one of porn's most legendary figures.

directed by: Cass Paley
starring: John C. Holmes, Paul Thomas Anderson, Larry Flint, Ron Jeremy

1998 / 103 min / 1.55:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • The Devil and Mike Sager behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Commentary with adult film historian Casey Scott
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.866667 / 5 from 15 reviews.

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Finally On Blu-Ray!

"Excited to finally have a copy of this documentary on Blu-Ray! A great documentary about John Holmes' life, but also about the porn industry in the 70s and 80s. Features good interviews with the likes of Bob Chinn and Al Goldstein, among others. Lot's of vintage film clips and photographs. Interviews with Holmes' first wife, girlfriend Dawn, and second wife. Enjoyed the commentary track and special feature. Maybe one day we can get a Johnny Wadd box set??"

Nathan M. (5/5)

Excellent release for a rather dated documentary

"Though I feel like the subject matter could use a fresh pair of eyes and deeper dig into Holmes’ life and times, This is one of those discs where you can tell within the first few minutes that you’re watching the best version out there. The improvement is obvious, and the care behind the release is impossible to miss. Worth a purchase if you are curious about the man, the myth!"

Patrick F. (5/5)

Wadd: Life And Times Of John C. Holmes

"A great documentary on the legend himself, Johnny Wadd, John C. Holmes. Includes both his wives, many of his co-stars and manager along with Holmes himself. Good commentary and well worth owning even for modest fans of the The King."

Daniel B. (5/5)

Excellent Documentary

"Glad this got a partner label release as I was due for a rewatch! Still holds up!"

Eli O. (5/5)

great

"A great watch. And if you're a fan of Boogie Nights you'll likely enjoy finding out the parallels between Wadd and Dirk Diggler."

nicolas e. (5/5)

Wadd

"1999 doco on John Holmes. Good selection of interviewees. Happy with this upgrade to the old dvd."

Simon R. (5/5)

Illuminating and alarming

"A great doc even if it's a little dated. Worth watching for the Al Goldstein soundbites alone."

Gav R. (4/5)

Had this as a dvd

"Had this as a dvd with Wonderland but it's nice to have it in HD and in its own release."

Corey D. (4/5)

Fascinating Study of the Porn Legend

"Excellent study of this porn star and his life and times."

BARRY S. (5/5)

Really good documentary if you're

"Really good documentary if you're interested in the adult movie industry and the people in it."

Jonas C. (5/5)

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