Based on the true story of Jim and Artie Mitchell, two brothers who entered the porn industry in the early 60's. After creating such legendary porn films as "Behind the Green Door" and "Inside Marily Chambers", they later became addicted to drugs and began a downward spiral leading to bankruptcy and murder.
Acting
Actual brothers playing doomed brothers—chaotic chemistry.
Direction
Estevez's surprisingly restrained hand with sleaze.
Director
Emilio Estevez
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Jim Mitchell consulted on early drafts but died before filming; Artie had already been dead since 1991.
Behind the Green Door (1972) became the first mainstream porn crossover hit, grossing $50 million—equivalent to $350 million today.
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