Party at Kitty and Stud's
Encyclopedia
The Party at Kitty and Stud's, better known under the title Italian Stallion, is a 1970 softcore
film. It was Sylvester Stallone
's first film, and also his first starring role, for which he worked two days and was paid $200.
woman, Kitty, (Henrietta Holm) and her boyfriend Stud (Sylvester Stallone). Stud is brutal and oafish but Kitty is enamoured with his sexual performances. They sometimes engage into light sadomasochism, with Stud belt-whipping Kitty. Stud later posts a sign on a bulletin board
inviting people to a party. Several people show up at Kitty and Stud's apartment and they all engage into group sex
, with Stud servicing all the women.
for several days, sleeping in a bus station. In Stallone's words : "It was either do that movie or rob someone because I was at the end - at the very end - of my rope. Instead of doing something desperate, I worked two days for $200 and got myself out of the bus station". The actor also called the film "horrendous" and commented "By today's standards, the movie would almost qualify for a PG rating.
According to Stallone, The Party at Kitty and Stud's was financed by "a group of wealthy lawyers, very, very solid".
Stallone has stated that the film's owners asked him for about US$100,000 in exchange for the film not to be released, but the actor "wouldn't buy it for two bucks"
In a prologue included with the released version, and in the film's trailer, porn director Gail Palmer
sat by an editing machine addressing the audience and presented the film as X-rated
. The release campaign implied that the original film was hardcore pornography
, but that the material had now been edited into a milder version. However, the truth of this version has been repeatedly challenged, notably by trade journal AVN
, which examined an original print, finding no trace of hardcore scenes. The "Sylvester Stallone porno movie" evolved over the years into a minor urban legend
.
The film was distributed to movie theaters for $10,000 a night, about which Stallone commented "Hell, for $10,000 forget the movie ! I'll be there myself !"
It was released on DVD in the United States on July 6, 2004 by Ventura Distribution and on October 9, 2007, by Cinema Epoch
both under short licenses from Bryanston Distributing Company
who owned all worldwide rights to the title. Bryanston also granted short overseas licenses to various territories most of which have expired including the USA.
In 2008, scenes from The Party at Kitty and Stud's surfaced in a German version of Roger Colmont's hardcore-film White Fire, (1976), released on DVD under license by Another World Entertainment.
During June 2009 protracted negotiations between Bryanston and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
for a sale of all rights to the picture were terminated as neither party could agree on financial terms.
In November 2010, the film's worldwide rights and original 35mm negatives were sold on eBay
for £270,000.
Softcore
Softcore pornography is a form of filmic or photographic pornography or erotica that is less sexually explicit than hardcore pornography. It is intended to tickle and arouse men and women. Softcore pornography depicts nude and semi-nude performers engaging in casual social nudity or non-graphic...
film. It was Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone , commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed...
's first film, and also his first starring role, for which he worked two days and was paid $200.
Plot
The film deals with the sex life of a young New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
woman, Kitty, (Henrietta Holm) and her boyfriend Stud (Sylvester Stallone). Stud is brutal and oafish but Kitty is enamoured with his sexual performances. They sometimes engage into light sadomasochism, with Stud belt-whipping Kitty. Stud later posts a sign on a bulletin board
Bulletin board
A bulletin board is a surface intended for the posting of public messages, for example, to advertise things to buy or sell, announce events, or provide information...
inviting people to a party. Several people show up at Kitty and Stud's apartment and they all engage into group sex
Group sex
Group sex is sexual behavior involving more than two participants. Group sex can occur amongst people of all sexual orientations and genders...
, with Stud servicing all the women.
Production
Stallone has said in interviews that he did the film out of desperation after being bounced out of his apartment and finding himself homelessHomelessness
Homelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are unable or unwilling to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence." The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country...
for several days, sleeping in a bus station. In Stallone's words : "It was either do that movie or rob someone because I was at the end - at the very end - of my rope. Instead of doing something desperate, I worked two days for $200 and got myself out of the bus station". The actor also called the film "horrendous" and commented "By today's standards, the movie would almost qualify for a PG rating.
According to Stallone, The Party at Kitty and Stud's was financed by "a group of wealthy lawyers, very, very solid".
Stallone has stated that the film's owners asked him for about US$100,000 in exchange for the film not to be released, but the actor "wouldn't buy it for two bucks"
In a prologue included with the released version, and in the film's trailer, porn director Gail Palmer
Gail Palmer
Gail Palmer was active as a writer, producer and director of pornographic movies in the U.S...
sat by an editing machine addressing the audience and presented the film as X-rated
X-rated
In some countries, X is or has been a motion picture rating reserved for the most explicit films. Films rated X are intended only for viewing by adults, usually legally defined as people over the age of 17.-United Kingdom:...
. The release campaign implied that the original film was hardcore pornography
Hardcore pornography
Hardcore pornography is a form of pornography that features explicit sexual acts. The term was coined in the second half of the 20th century to distinguish it from softcore pornography. It usually takes the form of photographs, often displayed in magazines or on the Internet, or films. It can also...
, but that the material had now been edited into a milder version. However, the truth of this version has been repeatedly challenged, notably by trade journal AVN
AVN (magazine)
Adult Video News is an American trade journal that covers the adult video industry. The New York Times notes that AVN is to pornographic films what Billboard is to records...
, which examined an original print, finding no trace of hardcore scenes. The "Sylvester Stallone porno movie" evolved over the years into a minor urban legend
Urban legend
An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true...
.
The film was distributed to movie theaters for $10,000 a night, about which Stallone commented "Hell, for $10,000 forget the movie ! I'll be there myself !"
Aftermath
In 2007, the film resurfaced in what was supposedly a hardcore version, with the lead actor performing actual sexual penetrations, but according to AVN the hardcore scenes were inserts not involving Stallone.It was released on DVD in the United States on July 6, 2004 by Ventura Distribution and on October 9, 2007, by Cinema Epoch
Cinema Epoch
Cinema Epoch is an independent film distribution & production company based in the U.S. It was founded by distribution veteran and filmmaker Gregory Hatanaka. The company specializes in foreign, independent and cult cinema. The company's first release was the martial arts classic Master of the...
both under short licenses from Bryanston Distributing Company
Bryanston Distributing Company
Bryanston Distributing Company is an American film distribution company that was very active during the early 1970s and was left dormant for almost thirty years...
who owned all worldwide rights to the title. Bryanston also granted short overseas licenses to various territories most of which have expired including the USA.
In 2008, scenes from The Party at Kitty and Stud's surfaced in a German version of Roger Colmont's hardcore-film White Fire, (1976), released on DVD under license by Another World Entertainment.
During June 2009 protracted negotiations between Bryanston and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is an American media company, involved primarily in the production and distribution of films and television programs. MGM was founded in 1924 when the entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Louis B. Mayer...
for a sale of all rights to the picture were terminated as neither party could agree on financial terms.
In November 2010, the film's worldwide rights and original 35mm negatives were sold on eBay
EBay
eBay Inc. is an American internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide...
for £270,000.
Cast
- Sylvester StalloneSylvester StalloneMichael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone , commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed...
- Stud - Henrietta Holm - Kitty
- Janet BanzetJanet BanzetJanet Banzet , also credited as Marie Brent and several other names, was a Texas born actress who appeared in several sexploitation films of the late 1960s and early 1970s She starred in several provocatively titled films directed by Michael Findlay and Joseph W. Sarno...
- Girl in Park (uncredited) - Jodi Van Prang
- Nicholas Warren
- Frank Micelli
- Barbara Strom