A Labor of Love(1976)
A Labor of Love Synopsis
In 1975, Chicago filmmakers Flaxman and Goldman got carte blanche to film the shooting of a local film called THE LAST AFFAIR. Neither AFFAIR's director (who envisioned the film as "a combination of Fellini and Bergman") nor its cast (which included then-unknowns Betty Thomas and Ron Dean) had ever worked in the industry before. Made in the classic cinema-verité style of Drew and Leacock, A LABOR OF LOVE is a revealing and often hilarious exposé of the hidden side of adult film: onscreen partners despise each other offscreen, male performers can't "get wood," an actress has her period, Ivory Liquid is substituted for semen, and the director declares, "I really dislike every minute of this!" (Gene Siskel Film Center)
A Labor of Love (1976) is a documentary film directed by Robert Flaxman, released on January 1, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Anna Welsh, Robin T. Ruthledge, Joel Cohn and Larry Hovde. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Flaxman
- Producers:
- Daniel Goldman, Robert Flaxman
- Status:
- Released
A Labor of Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Anna Welsh
Anna Welsh
as Herself - Production Manager
- Robin T. Ruthledge
Robin T. Ruthledge
as Himself - Cameraman
- Joel Cohn
Joel Cohn
as Himself - Runner
- Larry Hovde
Larry Hovde
as Himself - Grip
Henri Charr
as Director of The Last Affair
- Mark Lynch
Mark Lynch
as Himself - Grip
- Craig Summer
Craig Summer
as Himself - Gaffer
- Charles Zeiler
Charles Zeiler
as Himself - Soundman
- Debbie Dan
Debbie Dan
as Herself - Star Actress
- William Derl-Davis
William Derl-Davis
as Himself - Acting Coach
- Leslie Peller
Leslie Peller
as Himself - Make-up Man
- Sissel Hansen
Sissel Hansen
as Herself - Script Girl / Hooker
Key crew
Directed by Robert Flaxman, produced by Daniel Goldman and Robert Flaxman.
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A Labor of Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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A Labor of Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Labor of Love online?
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Who stars in A Labor of Love?
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The main cast of A Labor of Love (1976) includes Anna Welsh, Robin T. Ruthledge, Joel Cohn, Larry Hovde and Henri Charr. The film was directed by Robert Flaxman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Labor of Love released?
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A Labor of Love was released on January 1, 1976 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is A Labor of Love worth watching?
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A Labor of Love (1976) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.