Editing Gerard Damiano (section)

== The "Auteur" of Adult Cinema ==
Damiano's work is distinguished by his refusal to treat adult films as mere "loops." 

* '''Deep Throat (1972):''' Shot on a budget of $22,500, the film became a worldwide phenomenon. Damiano’s focus on comedy and high production values helped the film achieve massive crossover success.
* '''The Devil in Miss Jones (1973):''' This film proved Damiano was more than a "one-hit wonder." Inspired by existentialist philosophy, it was the 7th highest-grossing film of