The Opening of Misty Beethoven
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| The Opening of Misty Beethoven | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Radley Metzger (as Henry Paris) |
| Produced by | Radley Metzger |
| Written by | Jake Barns |
| Starring | Constance Money Jamie Gillis Jacqueline Beaudant Gloria Leonard Terri Hall |
| Music by | George Craig Gioacchino Rossini |
| Cinematography | Robert Rochester |
| Editing by | Bonnie Karrin |
| Distributed by | Catalyst Productions Joy Bear Pictures |
| Release date(s) |  March, 1976 |
| Running time | 86 min. |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
The Opening of Misty Beethoven is an American hardcore pornography film released in 1975. Produced with a relatively high budget and filmed on elaborate locations in Italy and New York City with a musical score, it owes much to its fastidious director Radley Metzger (directing this film as Henry Paris).
In an era in which pornography was just beginning to be widely released, most movies of that time were expected to have at least minimal plots. Misty's plot was more elaborate than most; it was based directly on the Pygmalion legend and, more recently, George Bernard Shaw's play of the same name, as well as the Broadway and Hollywood success My Fair Lady. It was also satirical, with many added comic touches and dialog designed for laughs.
The Opening of Misty Beethoven has the distinction of being the first widely-released porn movie to feature pegging, female-on-male anal sex via a strap-on dildo.
The leads were Constance Money (playing the title role), Jamie Gillis, Jacqueline Beaudant, and Gloria Leonard.
According to the DVD commentary, cinematographer Robert Rochester would later win an Academy Award, under a different name, for his work on a documentary he had filmed previously.
[edit] Awards
Awards of the Adult Film Association of America:
- Best Actor (Jamie Gillis)
- Best Director (Henry Paris, aka Radley Metzger)
- Best Film
- 2002: Best Classic Release on DVD
[edit] Remake
In 2004, Misty Beethoven: The Musical, a musical remake, was released. It featured Sunset Thomas, Randy Spears, Julie Meadows, Asia Carrera, Chloe, Dave Cummings, Mike Horner, Evan Stone, and Tyce Bune. It was directed by Veronica Hart.
