''Water Power'' is a pornographic film directed by Shaun Costello. Released circa 1976, it was loosely based on the real-life exploits of the

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"Enema bandit", Michael H. Kenyon, who administered forced

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s to female college students in the 1960s and 1970s. The film stars

Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis (born Jamey Ira Gurman; April 20, 1943 – February 19, 2010) was an American pornographic actor, director and member of the AVN Hall of Fame. He was married to the porn actress Serena. Early life Gillis was born Jamey Ira Gurman ...

as a disturbed loner. In preparing for his role, Gillis reportedly asked to be flown to Illinois to interview the man his character was based upon. His request was denied.

Cast

as Burt * John Buco as Jack Gallagher * C.J. Laing as Irena Murray *

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as The Doctor * Marlene Willoughby as The Nurse *

Gloria Leonard Gloria Leonard (born Gale Sandra Klinetsky; August 28, 1940 – February 3, 2014) was an American pornographic actress during the Golden Age of Porn (1969–1984) who later became the publisher of ''High Society'' magazine. As a board member of ...

as Hostess at the Garden of Eden * Clea Carson as Stewardess * Long Jeanne Silver as The Patient * Crystal Sync as Barbara * Philip Marlowe as Police Captain * Susaye London as Ginger * Barbara Belkin as Candy * Craig Esposito as Police Station Cop with Typewriter *

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as Eve * Sally O'Neil * Shaun Costello as Police Station Cop/Man at Car Window * Fred Keitel * Leo Lovemore as Stewardess's Boyfriend * Peter Christian * Beverly Steig * Roger Caine

References

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* 1976 films Crime films based on actual events 1970s crime films American crime films 1970s pornographic films Pornographic horror films Films set in New York City American pornographic films Films shot in New York City 1970s English-language films 1970s American films {{1970s-crime-film-stub