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Hollywood hopefuls bare all in a mockumentary casting call for an erotic fairy tale sequel.

AUDITIONS

The only thing more erotic than an X-rated movie

1978 · 1h 22m · X · Comedy / Documentary / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A pseudo-documentary about the processes involved in putting together and casting actors and actresses for a porn film. Although several actual porn stars are in the film, it is not a porn film itself.

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What is Auditions about?

Auditions is a 1978 American comedy-drama pseudo-documentary directed by Harry Hurwitz about aspiring actors and actresses auditioning for roles in an erotic film, showcasing the casting process and eccentric personalities involved.

Programmer's Pick

Auditions isn’t just about showbiz dreams—it’s about who’s willing to strip for them. Harry Hurwitz’s pseudo-doc peeks behind the velvet curtain with a wry smile, letting real-life porn pros and ambitious amateurs parade their quirks, kinks, and, well, everything else. Both a satire and a time capsule of late-‘70s Los Angeles smut culture.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Auditions takes viewers behind the mirrored walls of a Hollywood studio during a two-day search for the stars of a planned erotic fairy tale sequel. The film is staged as a mock documentary, focusing on the process of casting for the roles of Sleeping Beauty, Prince Charming, and the most unusual act or personality, as advertised in Hollywood Variety. The sets—a medieval dungeon and French boudoir—are filled with hopefuls responding to the call, and the cameras capture all the awkward, humorous, and candid moments as they try to impress the unseen producers. Both a send-up and a revealing look at the adult film industry, Auditions blends real porn stars with newcomers in a playful, voyeuristic exploration of Hollywood’s seamier side.

Details & Specs

Director
Harry Hurwitz
Writers
Albert Band, Charles Band
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Comedy, Documentary, Drama

Why This Matters

This 1978 mockumentary is notable for blending erotic and comedic elements while featuring real porn stars without explicit content, and for inspiring a 1999 remake, highlighting its lasting curiosity within the genre.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Harry Hurwitz Writers: Albert Band +1 more
BW Bonnie Werchan Tracy Matthews Rick Cassidy Rick Cassidy Charlie White ME Mitch Evans Stumpy the Midget EG Ernie Guderjahn Stumpy the Midget Linnea Quigley Linnea Quigley Sally Webster VK Vance Kolberg The Headknocker CB Carolyn Burch Kristy McAndrew RS Robert Staats E. Eddie Edwards Linda York Linda York Brittany Newland AS Alan Simons Alan Cole MM Molly Manning Tiny Brooks Jennifer West Jennifer West Melinda Sale William Margold William Margold Larry Krantz Rhonda Jo Petty Rhonda Jo Petty Patty Rhodes HO Harry Osbon Harry Boran CB Cory Brandon Van Scott RS Robert Sommer Frank Murphy PR Peter Risch The Drummer BH Bobbie Hall Bobbie Joe West Greg Travis Greg Travis Billy Bob Jr. WS Wally Stratton The 3-Legged Man AO Adore O'Hara Adore O'Hara MH Michael Hardin Vinnie Maluccio Nicole Scent Nicole Scent Paula Argent FD Freddie Dawson Freddie the D Jeffrey Lampert Jeffrey Lampert Chombole IT Idy Tripoldi Bonnie Tirol TH Terry Haven Betty White LH Larry Hudson Henry Jones ML Mara Lutra Jenny Marino Ric Lutze Ric Lutze Ron Wilson Joey Camen Joey Camen Black - White Man HV Hannah Viek Helga Moravia MD Marita Ditmore Frieda Volker YY Yossi Yaari Moshe Mitzvah TP Tony Popson Narrator (voice) HH Harry Hurwitz The Director (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Mockumentary Format

The film playfully mimics documentary style, offering a candid, tongue-in-cheek look at casting for adult cinema.

Behind-the-Scenes Adult Filmmaking

Get a rare glimpse into the audition process for a fictional erotic film, complete with real porn stars and a parade of eccentric hopefuls.

Outrageous Casting Call

The search for 'the world's sexiest woman,' 'sexiest man,' and the 'most unusual act' brings out some of Hollywood's boldest and weirdest.

Nudity and Sexual Fantasy

Auditions doesn’t shy from explicit content, featuring copious nudity and uninhibited performances in its spoof of smut industry rituals.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Auditions released? +

Auditions was released in 1978.

Who directed Auditions? +

Auditions was directed by Harry Hurwitz.

How long is Auditions? +

Auditions has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is Auditions? +

Auditions is a comedy, documentary, and drama.

Where can I watch Auditions? +

Auditions is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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