We are going back almost 50 years with this fantastic, award winning, hall of Fame film. DeRenzy was one of porn’s early directors who helped make the period a true golden age. This particular film is one of his greatest, yet one of his less talked about and remembered. So, enjoy this classic on this week’s edition of the Vault.

Alex DeRenzy’s Babyface –  VCA – Director – Alex deRenzy – Cast –  Desiree West, Amber Hunt, Linda Wong, Kristine Heller, Angela Haze,  Lyn Cuddles Malone, Marion Eaton, Sandi Penney, Paul Thomas, Joey Silvera, John Leslie, Blair Harris, Otis Sistrunk,, Dan Roberts

One of the greatest porn flicks ever, Alex de Renzy’s film tells the story of a big lug named Dan (Dan Roberts) who is on the lam from not only the cops but also an angry mom, Molly (Mary Eaton) who catches Dan having sex with her sex hungry teen daughter Priscilla (Lyn Malone). But mom is not the puritanical woman she wants you to believe. The girl is a willing participant, but her mother and a policeman, played by then Oakland Raider football star Otis Sistrunk. They both think it is rape.

Following a narrow escape, he is pulled unconscious from the water by Amber Hunt and Linda Wong. With no prospects and needing a place to hide, the two ladies decide to get him cleaned up and a lot more and then they come up with an unusual solution. They take him to a place they both frequent. He becomes a stud at a place called the Training Camp, which is actually a male brothel that caters to the rich, wealthy women of the area. It is run by Amber’s aunt (Kathryn Reed) who is known only as The Champ.

The film opens at the brothel with Dan servicing Desiree West. His flashback to what brought him there includes a three-way with Linda Wong and Amber. Studs like Paul Thomas, the main man at the house, Dan, Joey Silvera, Turk Lyon, John Leslie, Ken Scudder and Blair Harris service the female customers that include Sandi Pinney and Kristine Heller. There is a gangbang scene with Heller that is an incredible view and how great this gal really was.

There are a lot of good scenes and some excellent acting throughout in this film that has a cast of then unknown performers, many who would become big stars in the years to come. One of the most fun scenes in the film is when Priscilla’s mom Molly, shows up at the brothel. Turns out she is the opposite of what she portrays and is a regular at the place. When she is paired up with Dan and they get together, she of course recognizes him and decides to plot her revenge, but things don’t always go as planned.

There is a lot that takes place throughout this very well devised and put together film. The flashbacks, the casting, the interior and exteriors all fit perfectly for the time and still play well all these years later. Wrapping the final bow on this sexually charged film is the finale that has a wacky, unexpected ending, with a character called the “Nut Cracker” and Dan. It is just another of deRenzy’s fantastic ways of making film masterpieces.

This classic from 1977 is available of DVD, and I strongly suggest getting hold of it and enjoying it from start to finish. It is sexually tremendous, will keep your interest from beginning to end and most of all “Alex deRenzy’s Babyface” is total entertainment on every level.

Art Koch, National Features & DVD Editor, NightMoves Magazine and AAN