What is King Cobra?
King Cobra is a 2016 American biographical crime drama directed by Justin Kelly. Based on the book Cobra Killer, the film follows the life and early career of gay pornographic actor Sean Paul Lockhart, who uses the stage name Brent Corrigan.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Release date
- Oct 21, 2016
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
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King Cobra is a 2016 American biographical crime drama directed by Justin Kelly. Based on the book Cobra Killer, the film follows the life and early career of gay pornographic actor Sean Paul Lockhart, who uses the stage name Brent Corrigan. The plot centers on his relationship with Stephen, a closeted mogul who manages the Cobra Video empire from a suburban home in 2006.
The film captures a specific cultural moment when YouTube was in its infancy and internet adult content remained behind paywalls. It frames the industry through the lens of business and power, focusing on the molding of a performer into a star within a secretive professional environment.
Should you watch it?
“A wannabe adult performer is molded into a star by a closeted gay porn mogul.”
- Based on the biographical account of actor Sean Paul Lockhart
- Explores the early days of YouTube and internet porn paywalls
- Depicts the inner workings of the Cobra Video empire
- Contains adult themes centered on the pornographic film industry
Watch it if you are interested in biographical crime dramas about the adult film industry.
This crime and drama has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes and deals with adult content.
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What is the film about?
It is a biographical film about the early career of gay porn actor Sean Paul Lockhart.
Who directed the movie?
The film was directed by Justin Kelly.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
When was it released?
It was released in the United States on October 21, 2016.
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