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Jerry Douglas, Christine Ebersole, Jamie Gillis, Gloria Leonard, Sharon Mitchell ... see more see more... , Michael Musto , Candida Royalle , Bruce Vilanch , Margaret Whiting , Jack Wrangler , Rod McKuen , Robert Patrick , Marc Shaiman , Gino Colbert , Chi Chi LaRue , Joe Gage , Al Goldstein , Samantha Fox , Robert Alvarez , Brooks Ashmanskas , Michael Bronski , Durk Dehner

1970s-era gay porn icon Jack Wrangler serves as the lusty subject of this biographical documentary tracing his trajectory from scrawny Beverly Hills brat to aspiring star and, ultimately, a brand name... read more read more... with his own exclusive product line. The son of a demanding Hollywood production executive who worked on the hit western series Bonanza, Wrangler would rise through the ranks to become one of the most successful adult film stars of his generation. Later in life, the charismatic stud would defy fan expectations by moving in with noted songbird Margaret Whiting and establishing himself as a legitimate theater director. In addition to featuring classic clips from some of Wrangler's best-loved films, this documentary also offers reflections by such noted fans as Marc Shaiman, Bruce Vilanch, and Chi Chi La Rue. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Jeffrey Schwarz

Release Date: August 8, 2008

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DVD Release Date: October 28, 2008

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  • videoal
    December 30, 2009
    videoal
    The outrageous story of 1970s porn icon Jack Wrangler, and how he rose to the top of the gay, and then straight, adult film industry.
  • jam233
    December 19, 2009
    jam233
    This is an excellent documentary, I was not that familiar with Jack Wrangler, But he is certainly a fascinating person, and someone who would be interesting to know. Great interviews, especially the ones with him. Good use of footage, well edited together.

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Michael Szymanski
August 18, 2009
Michael Szymanski, International Press Academy

Jack Wrangler, gay porn star married to a woman, is dead at 62; and personal memories Full Review

Don Willmott
December 7, 2008
Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com

What a character, and what a life Full Review

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