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Robert De Niro's First Movie Was X-Rated Comedy
Brian De Palma's 1968 film 'Greetings' starred young Robert De Niro and earned an X rating before adult film industry co-opted the label.
In brief
Brian De Palma's 1968 film 'Greetings' starred young Robert De Niro and earned an X rating before adult film industry co-opted the label. Brian De Palma's 1968 comedy 'Greetings' was Robert De Niro's first major film and received an X rating due to nudity and profanity. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
First major film for De Niro
Robert De Niro starred in Brian De Palma's 1968 comedy film 'Greetings', which was the first narrative film to receive an X rating.
X rating meaning in 1968
In 1968, the X rating referred exclusively to porn and was not yet co-opted by the adult film industry.
De Palma's filmography
De Palma directed 'Greetings' as his second feature after 'Murder a la Mod' and later worked with De Niro on 'The Wedding Party', 'Hi, Mom!', and 'The Untouchables'.
Film's plot and themes
The film follows three friends exploring 1968 social and political issues, including the Vietnam War and JFK assassination.
Roger Ebert's review
Roger Ebert gave 'Greetings' three stars, noting it wasn't entirely successful as a comedy but had charm and freshness.
Film's cultural impact
The film influenced the no wave movement and is available on Prime Video for fans of experimental 1960s art films.
The bottom line
Brian De Palma's 1968 comedy 'Greetings' was Robert De Niro's first major film and received an X rating due to nudity and profanity.
