Pat Rocco

Directing

Pat Rocco

Born — Died

1934-02-09 — 2018-11-10

Known for

Directing

Credits

46 titles

Pat Rocco was born Pasquale Vincent Serrapica in 1934 to an Italian-American family in Brooklyn, New York. Moved to California at 11, and "came out" at 13. Had his own radio show, in which he featured as a singer, at 16, and recorded an album at 19. As a charismatic, openly gay youth, Rocco pursued a career in entertainment in Southern California, singing and appearing on televised talent shows. Appeared in some early TV shows in the late 40s and early 50s, and created the part of Mack the Knife in the West Coast premiere of "The Threepenny Opera". A job as a photographer of male nude studies turned into a successful mail-order business of his own 8mm and 16mm films. Shown publicly for the …

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 1 titles

1970s · 4 titles

ONE Adventure poster
3.3

ONE Adventure was filmed in 1972, only three years after the Stonewall riots. The trip was organized by One, Inc., whose members wanted a record of the trip to show audiences at home. The film chronicles a trip across Europe with Pat Rocco, Rev. Troy Perry, and six others.

ONE Adventure

1973

Mondo Rocco poster
3.7

Mondo Rocco is a collection of short films weaved together as it was seen in the Park Theater in Los Angeles in 1969/1970. Charming in their innocence, Rocco's films captured important moments in gay history and are an invaluable resource.

Mondo Rocco

1970

We Were There poster
4.5

A look at the Gay Pride Celebrations in San Francisco and L.A. in the US bicentennial year of 1976.

We Were There

1976

Meat Market Arrest poster
NR

In January 1970, filmmaker and activist Pat Rocco went to a gay nightclub on W. El Segundo Blvd. in the Gardena neighborhood of Los Angeles called Meat Market. They were advertising a nude dancing performance, which had become the focus of some controversy and led to arrests of the dancers and the manager. In the short documentary, Rocco arrives just as one of the arrests is taking place, capturing footage of the police leading the dancers, Michael Craig and Bob Philpot, out of the nightclub. His intention was to film the dance as evidence for a court case involving the dancer Bob Philpot—regarded as the first male nude go-go dancer—who had been previously arrested on obscenity charges. Rocco speaks with Walter Culpepper, a Los Angeles lawyer who represents the dancers charged and explains the nature of the charges. Patrons of Meat Market are interviewed and describe the dance performance as more artistic than sexual in nature.

Meat Market Arrest

1970

Behind the camera

Someone poster
3.7

A handsome male model is involved with a young lady, but begins to question his sexual orientation.

Someone

1968

Someone poster
3.7

A handsome male model is involved with a young lady, but begins to question his sexual orientation.

Someone

1968

Drifter poster
4.0

A bisexual hustler tries to find a niche in the disparate worlds of straights and gays. He begins exploring relationships with members of both worlds, but his affairs do not go well.

Drifter

1975

Drifter poster
4.0

A bisexual hustler tries to find a niche in the disparate worlds of straights and gays. He begins exploring relationships with members of both worlds, but his affairs do not go well.

Drifter

1975

ONE Adventure poster
3.3

ONE Adventure was filmed in 1972, only three years after the Stonewall riots. The trip was organized by One, Inc., whose members wanted a record of the trip to show audiences at home. The film chronicles a trip across Europe with Pat Rocco, Rev. Troy Perry, and six others.

ONE Adventure

1973

Mondo Rocco poster
3.7

Mondo Rocco is a collection of short films weaved together as it was seen in the Park Theater in Los Angeles in 1969/1970. Charming in their innocence, Rocco's films captured important moments in gay history and are an invaluable resource.

Mondo Rocco

1970

Autumn Nocturne poster
2.0

A southern California college jock spends a day at the beach with his best buddy. It turns from fraternal to romantic and sexual. Is it just a fantasy, though? If so, is it about to come true?

Autumn Nocturne

1968

No artwork available
NR

Short film by Pat Rocco starring Joe Adair.

A Matter of Life

1968

Sex and the Single Gay poster
8.2

A collection of short films by Pat Rocco.

Sex and the Single Gay

1970

Sex and the Single Gay poster
8.2

A collection of short films by Pat Rocco.

Sex and the Single Gay

1970

Sunny Boys poster
NR

Nude sunbathing.

Sunny Boys

1968

Let There Be Boys poster
10.0

Compilation of loops produced by C.R. Productions, a company created by Chuck Robinson, a protégé of Pat Rocco’s who starred in several of his loops as Brian Reynolds. Compilation of loops.

Let There Be Boys

1969

We Were There poster
4.5

A look at the Gay Pride Celebrations in San Francisco and L.A. in the US bicentennial year of 1976.

We Were There

1976

Breath of Love poster
NR

A nude solo ballet performed in the streets of LA in the early morning hours.

Breath of Love

1969

Marco of Rio poster
3.0

Marco Antonio and his friends Francisco and Bruno take you on a perosnal tour of Rio, the Carnival, the Beach and his friends, as well as a secluded look into his bedroom activities.

Marco of Rio

1969

Marco of Rio poster
3.0

Marco Antonio and his friends Francisco and Bruno take you on a perosnal tour of Rio, the Carnival, the Beach and his friends, as well as a secluded look into his bedroom activities.

Marco of Rio

1969

Marco of Rio poster
3.0

Marco Antonio and his friends Francisco and Bruno take you on a perosnal tour of Rio, the Carnival, the Beach and his friends, as well as a secluded look into his bedroom activities.

Marco of Rio

1969

Changes poster
1.0

Directed by pioneering gay documentary and erotica filmmaker Pat Rocco, Changes is a profile of Jennifer Michaels, a trans person living in Los Angeles.

Changes

1970

A Breath of Love poster
1.0

"In his first venture into serious ballet, Pat Rocco presents Brian Reynolds in a soul-searching story of birth, life, and love. With exceptionally beautiful choreography by Lynn MacMurrey, we see Brian "being born" in an array of multi-colored patterns, finally bursting forth into life by discovering himself alone on top of a mountain. Upon seeing himself for the first time in a clear mountain pool, he becomes keenly aware of his loneliness and ventures forth in search of love. Dancing nude up and down streets, he finally comes upon Erik Carlson. Immediately the scene changes to an all black background as the two perform a pas de deux of love and lovemaking that must be seen to be truly appreciated. This is the first known nude ballet performed by two males that has ever been presented on the screen - and it promises to be one of the most successful films to ever come from Pat Rocco's Bizarre Productions."

A Breath of Love

1971

A Breath of Love poster
1.0

"In his first venture into serious ballet, Pat Rocco presents Brian Reynolds in a soul-searching story of birth, life, and love. With exceptionally beautiful choreography by Lynn MacMurrey, we see Brian "being born" in an array of multi-colored patterns, finally bursting forth into life by discovering himself alone on top of a mountain. Upon seeing himself for the first time in a clear mountain pool, he becomes keenly aware of his loneliness and ventures forth in search of love. Dancing nude up and down streets, he finally comes upon Erik Carlson. Immediately the scene changes to an all black background as the two perform a pas de deux of love and lovemaking that must be seen to be truly appreciated. This is the first known nude ballet performed by two males that has ever been presented on the screen - and it promises to be one of the most successful films to ever come from Pat Rocco's Bizarre Productions."

A Breath of Love

1971

Pat Rocco Dares poster
NR

A wild series of daring "male" movies including "Marco of Rio," filmed entirely in Brazil!!

Pat Rocco Dares

1969

Pat Rocco Dares poster
NR

A wild series of daring "male" movies including "Marco of Rio," filmed entirely in Brazil!!

Pat Rocco Dares

1969

Strip Strip poster
NR

Jones strips off clothes while pantomiming walking down Sunset Boulevard. Overlaid with film elements of the Sunset Strip signs in Hollywood, California.

Strip Strip

1968

Ron and Chuck in Disneyland Discovery poster
2.8

Two young men meet and fall in love in Disneyland.

Ron and Chuck in Disneyland Discovery

1969

No artwork available
NR

Pioneering LGBTQ activist and local Los Angeles filmmaker Pat Rocco (1934-2018) is singularly legendary for using his camera not just to joyfully portray gay love, but also as a tool of direct action in documenting the gay revolution of the late 1960s. Among his myriad community efforts includes the founding of S.P.R.E.E., or Society of Pat Rocco Enlightened Enthusiasts, which grew into a major hub and support system for entertainment artists of various stripes. This 30-minute documentary highlights S.P.R.E.E.’s various activities, beginning with a charitable Christmas party and culminating with five kaleidoscopic, orgy-filled minutes of the S.P.R.E.E. drama workshop’s original production of “Myra Breckinb*tch.”

S.P.R.E.E. on a Spree

1970

Silent No More poster
NR

Pat Rocco's fictionalized document of the 1977 Christopher Street West carnival and parade.

Silent No More

1977

Silent No More poster
NR

Pat Rocco's fictionalized document of the 1977 Christopher Street West carnival and parade.

Silent No More

1977

No artwork available
NR

We go "around the world" of naked Tom in this motion picture which is also available in the Super 8 size.

The Anatomy of Tom

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Meat Market Arrest poster
NR

In January 1970, filmmaker and activist Pat Rocco went to a gay nightclub on W. El Segundo Blvd. in the Gardena neighborhood of Los Angeles called Meat Market. They were advertising a nude dancing performance, which had become the focus of some controversy and led to arrests of the dancers and the manager. In the short documentary, Rocco arrives just as one of the arrests is taking place, capturing footage of the police leading the dancers, Michael Craig and Bob Philpot, out of the nightclub. His intention was to film the dance as evidence for a court case involving the dancer Bob Philpot—regarded as the first male nude go-go dancer—who had been previously arrested on obscenity charges. Rocco speaks with Walter Culpepper, a Los Angeles lawyer who represents the dancers charged and explains the nature of the charges. Patrons of Meat Market are interviewed and describe the dance performance as more artistic than sexual in nature.

Meat Market Arrest

1970

No artwork available
NR

Two magnetic personalities meet for the first time in this Bizarre Production as Voldemar teams up with newcomer Tiny Tom (in his very first film) in an appealing story that you will want to watch over and over .....

A Very Special Friend

1968

Sign of Protest poster
NR

This short documentary focuses on protests surrounding a homophobic sign that hung behind the bar of Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood for many years.

Sign of Protest

1970

A Pat Rocco Happening! poster
NR

A collection of short films by Pat Rocco.

A Pat Rocco Happening!

1968

A Pat Rocco Happening! poster
NR

A collection of short films by Pat Rocco.

A Pat Rocco Happening!

1968

Get That Sailor poster
5.0

During a 48-hour pass, a cute young navy recruit gets more than he bargains for when he stays at a cheap hotel.

Get That Sailor

1973

Love Is Blue poster
NR

Mike is discovered alone on a lonely beach. His mood is quiet and pensive as he is surprised and disturbed by a young man (Lee) who walks up next to him and smiles down. They boys greet and walk to a more secluded section of the beach. Lee persuades Mike to remove his clothes and they both stretch out and relax in the sun. Now Lee makes a strange advance as he puts his hand on Mike's bare chest and starts to rub downward. Mike grabs Lee's hand and throws it off – realizing the homosexual advances Lee was about to make – and rises to dress and leave. Lee looks sullen and depressed as he realizes he made the wrong move and he walks behind a rock to watch Mike dress. But Mike sees Lee. He sees the yearning expression on his face. A strange sensation comes over Mike. He walks behind the rock with Lee and looks deep into his eyes. A silent message is conveyed between the two boys. Slowly, Lee kneels in front of Mike, and Mike allows him to perform a sex act on him.

Love Is Blue

1968

A Dream of Body poster
8.0

This is the story of Ted, a dreamer whose secret desires come to life as he encounters a variety of men and escapes into elaborate sexual fantasies.

A Dream of Body

1972

Come of Age poster
8.2

When a pretty, young country boy with long, golden hair and bronze colored skin arrives in Hollywood from Nebraska, he is quickly introduced to the joy of gay sex during a series of highly capricious encounters involving other sexy young men.

Come of Age

1971

A Deep Compassion poster
8.2

Step into a rose-colored world of a young blind boy who lives in a fantasy of beauty and sex until an escaped convict turns that world upside-down.

A Deep Compassion

1972

Come of Age poster
8.2

When a pretty, young country boy with long, golden hair and bronze colored skin arrives in Hollywood from Nebraska, he is quickly introduced to the joy of gay sex during a series of highly capricious encounters involving other sexy young men.

Come of Age

1971

A Deep Compassion poster
8.2

Step into a rose-colored world of a young blind boy who lives in a fantasy of beauty and sex until an escaped convict turns that world upside-down.

A Deep Compassion

1972