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Lisa Cintrice had a colorful life: for a start, her father was a New York mobster who was related to the most famous Italian priest of all time, Padre Pio, a man so terrified of God that he manifested stigmata, the same wounds in his hands and feet that Jesus suffered when he was nailed to the cross.
And for much of her adult life, Lisa was afraid too – largely because of her career in adult film. In actual fact, she appeared in only a handful of movies in 1981 and 82. But what made her career particularly notable was that when she started, she’d already signed up to serve in the armed forces and was about to be deployed. She changed her mind at the last minute, choosing instead to make sex films, but getting out of the army contract wasn’t easy. And the way that she dealt with the problem was novel and controversial, and received a splash of publicity in the New York tabloids of the early 80s, when she turned up at the army recruitment center in – where else, Times Square – and promptly stripped off for the many newspaper photographers in attendance.
Lisa’s time in porn had highs and lows, living with Fred Lincoln and Tiffany Clark, partying with Jamie Gillis at the Hellfire club, and bumping into Richard Dreyfuss at Plato’s Retreat. But it also brought with it a drug habit that risked her life. As a result, Lisa did the only thing she could to survive: she fled New York and hid for over 30 years, terrified of having her past exposed. Trouble was, during that time, she got a recurring part in the TV series, Star Trek: Voyager – a franchise well-known for its obsessive and curious fans. To make matters worse, the internet happened – and suddenly her adult films were available to a whole new generation.
And then in 2015, The Rialto Report tracked Lisa down and contacted her for an article about her life – not realizing how she’d done everything to hide her porn past from prying eyes for several decades. Lisa panicked: this was her worst fear, and it risked collapsing her personal, family, and professional life.
Fast forward to the present day, and Lisa is now ready to talk about it all in this candid and personal interview. She’s even decided to write a book.
This is part 1 of Lisa’s story.
This episode running time is 62 minutes.
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Lisa Cintrice
Little Lisa celebrating Christmas
Lisa with her mom and brother
Lisa’s wedding day
Lisa’s father walks her down the aisle
Lisa and her husband
Lisa in her first photo layout
Ken Yontz and Larry Levenson, with Lisa
Lisa in The Starmaker
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This interview is what every interview should be like: revealing, uplifting, informative, and entertaining.
A remarkable achievement for an adult film industry conversation – I rarely see interviews of this standard about mainstream films, and it is a joy to listen to.
Thanks so much Mauro!
Thank you
Lisa’s story is fascinating. I hadn’t heard of her, but the beauty of The Rialto Report is that it takes every day characters and reveals the struggles and triumphs with eloquence.
We appreciate that Roman!
What an amazing interview! I can so relate to Lisa’s story, being Italian-American, growing up in the greater NY area. I applaud her blatant honesty, vulnerability and bravery. I’m so glad she told her story…and that she’s still around, despite her difficult life. Being candid about domestic abuse is so powerful. And I know it speaks to so many women. Hugs to Lisa!
Thanks Cathy!
Great interview what a trip so far. Can’t wait for the rest of the story.
My crazy life
Thanks for listening Steven!
Awesome Article Keep Up Good Work
Thanks Jeff!
Debbie Does Dallas II was the first porn film I ever saw and I was enamored by Lisa Cintrice’s performance with Ron Jeremy and Bambi Woods (Debra DeSanto??). Hard to believe she was only in 9 films during her career. So glad that she was able to have somewhat of a stable life after porn. She’s a survivor.
Great job, Rialto Report!
I am a survivor for sure
Thank you Polarpooh!
Too bad we can’t find the uncensored Midnight Blue shoot we did at Plato’s
Thanks again April and Ashley. Can’t wait for part two! Oddly at 58 years of age I let go of all the drama and baggage I let go of it!. All the best for Lisa C!
Hell yea
Thanks
Don’t you love not giving a shit
YES!
It’s very freeing
Thanks Leej!
I love you sister! Can’t wait to read more. You’re story is an inspiration as you are today!
Love you
Great story . I love your accent. Can’t wait for part two
Great interview. Like everyone else, I had no idea her career in porn was so brief. Her scene with Ron Jeremy in DDD II has always been a favorite of mine. Great to hear she’s out there alive and kicking!
Oh no the accent lol thank youm
Thank You Dan
I didn’t mean to make you self conscious. I enjoy the accent. I’m from New England so I have a wicked one too:)
I know I was being sarcastic when I moved to KY from NY people always made fun of it
Hey Guys! (I deleted my Twitter, will be popping in here for communicating, moving forward…)
This part one is delicious, and what a privilege to hear Lisa’s dynamic-ass story! Anticipating part 2 eagerly. Bless you, Lisa, for opening up (and eternal thank you to the RR team)!
Thank you
Great interview and the music is spot on as always! Excited for part 2!
MISTYK the DJ
They used the music I love
What’s the song at the very end it’s a woman singing, I know it but can’t figure it out.
Crash by The Primitives, from 1988.
I dont remember off the top of my head but I will check it out and let you know
For anyone who has heard another interview with Lisa, this interview is a tonic, and restores faith and confidence in the recording of film history. I believe previous commenter Cathy G-B was part of the other interview (sorry C G-B…) and it was atrocious. Bumbling, lack of knowledge, and absence of intelligence, in short it was a complete embarrassment.
Thank you Rialto Report for fixing that mistake.
I think you are referring to the delightfully-named ‘Jizz Talking’ – very much the bargain basement of adult podcasts. I too listened to the Lisa episode, and the cluelessness of the participants was breath-taking.
That was my first public interview in 30 years
The great part of the JT interview was seeing how truly fantastic you still look.
Though, as I watched it, I was thinking ‘I hope The Rialto Report does this properly’…lol
By the way, it’s very considerate of you to respond to so many comments.
Good luck in the future.
Thank you very much
April This interview is fantastic. You did such an amazing job of getting Lisa to open up, especially considering how guarded she had previously been. You obviously made her incredibly comfortable. All your questions were well chosen and delivered with respect. It’s one of the most candid interviews I have ever listened to. Congrats. Now here is a question I have been meaning to ask for awhile. I’m pretty sure that at the end of Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 5 it says that there will be more in a part 6. Yet I have never seen a part 6. Am I crazy, or is there a part 6 that has never been posted, or was posted with another title?? I am a huge fan of the Rialto Report and of both you and Ashley. Thank you, Keep up the great work..
April is a class act and as always made me very comfortable speaking my truth.
Thank you for tuning in
The Rialto Report never ceases to amaze! Another great article, pt1 and pt2… I’ve been a fan of Lisa’s for years (many), and have been following her on Twitter ‘X’ for a few years now. Lisa’s bright and fun and doesn’t hesitate to respond to her followers. Once again, thanXxx for the superb interviews and thank you LISA!
I appreciate you
Thank you I appreciate all my fans
I got to meet Lisa many years ago when she stayed briefly with Ron Jeremy and Bob Gallagher at their house in Chatsworth. I was staying there too and got to spend some time talking to her over a few days. I found her to be an incredibly sweet and gentle soul, just full of kindness as she was seeking the next steps in her life. I always wondered what happened to her, and now I know. Seems like it all worked out beautifully. Thank you Rialto Report for the amazing interview and Lisa for sharing your story
Omg I kind of remember. Thanks for tuning in
Hello April,
Just finished listening to the 2 parts of Lisa’s podcast; excellent work. I’m so glad I get to discover another interesting personality; Lisa was genuine and a very involving person. She’s been thru a lot of experiences and does not apologize for any of it. Well done to both Lisa and yourself.
It is just me or does it seem like many 70s porn stars seem to from Italian American background? Lisa Cintrice, Alexandria Cass, Pola Black, Samantha Fox, Nicole Black, Little Oral Annie, Christy Canyon, Crystal Breeze, Marlene Willoughby, Candida Royale are just some who mention Italian lineage. There are more I bet. Is it due to prevalence of Italians in NYC area during hey day or something cultural about Italian families. I know alot of maschismo and brashness, perhaps the girls are also raised to be brash and see attention from men?