I will admit I only watched this to see Roddy and then was amazed at how hilarious and clever it was. It's one of my favorite movies now. Has anyone read the novel by Al Hine? I've tried to find it but apparently it's pretty rare.
Tuesday Weld was my favorite actress back then; 1966 was the year I graduated from high school. I remember seeing this movie on a Sunday afternoon when the movie theater was almost empty. Great movie, and it's just a simple love story--wrapped up in a social satire.
This movie blew my mind! I still have an audio tape of it, which I kept listening to. That was the only way we could record movies, back in the day. I was a huge Roddy fan, my motivation for watching it on TV when it replayed in the '70s, but I got more than what I'd bargained for.
I remember staying up REALLY late one time to watch this when I was like 7 lol, now granted that was only 5 years ago I'm glad it's on here now! Thanks again! Roddy McDowall is a sweetheart!
Axelrod was a visionary, who foresaw "dumbing down", Political Correctness, the police turned into a branch of the social services, psychiatry as an instrument of social control, the commodification of everything (including religion)...
Throw in a few swipes at the inanity of early/mid 60s Southern California - formulaic beach movies and a suggestion of Satanism are salient (if probably unrelated) examples - and defy generic expectations, and you have a masterpiece!
@evajom1 Yes, Axelrod is thowing an anarchic curve ball at at every aspect of society as you noted--and it works. Alan leads all in a destruc./creative dance--a 'ceremony' of getting rid of past society lives--a change some dont survive. Rather like the shaman who tears somebody down to build them up. Alan is the pied piper w some disturbingly funny 60's overtones. To say this was ahead of the curve--ie '67, San Fran., is an understatement. Occasonally. movies promote change!!
Luke....LOLA ALBRIGHTt....Mmmmmm. Two helpings please....Mmmm.
gerryracer 1 month ago
I will admit I only watched this to see Roddy and then was amazed at how hilarious and clever it was. It's one of my favorite movies now. Has anyone read the novel by Al Hine? I've tried to find it but apparently it's pretty rare.
jlennon510 1 month ago
Tuesday Weld was my favorite actress back then; 1966 was the year I graduated from high school. I remember seeing this movie on a Sunday afternoon when the movie theater was almost empty. Great movie, and it's just a simple love story--wrapped up in a social satire.
gallantrycross 1 month ago
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askl23 7 months ago
One person shows signs of a rigidity syndrome of severe underlying anxiety.
dudev 7 months ago 3
@dudev That's because you're hostile. HOSTILE, ya little creep!!!
LadyMissCoppertone 2 weeks ago
This movie blew my mind! I still have an audio tape of it, which I kept listening to. That was the only way we could record movies, back in the day. I was a huge Roddy fan, my motivation for watching it on TV when it replayed in the '70s, but I got more than what I'd bargained for.
CuteCatFaith 8 months ago 2
I love you. Just thought I'd let you know. :D
I remember staying up REALLY late one time to watch this when I was like 7 lol, now granted that was only 5 years ago I'm glad it's on here now! Thanks again! Roddy McDowall is a sweetheart!
RoddyMcDowall4Life 9 months ago 2
Finding this just made my day! A thousand thanks.... :)
you0107 1 year ago 3
WOW you can even watch it on YOUTUBE!
gerkins1 1 year ago
Talk about a film which was too hip for the room. Totally ahead of its time.
Setebos 1 year ago 13
A true work of art. Sadly forgotten...
rickygervais1776 1 year ago
Axelrod was a visionary, who foresaw "dumbing down", Political Correctness, the police turned into a branch of the social services, psychiatry as an instrument of social control, the commodification of everything (including religion)...
Throw in a few swipes at the inanity of early/mid 60s Southern California - formulaic beach movies and a suggestion of Satanism are salient (if probably unrelated) examples - and defy generic expectations, and you have a masterpiece!
evajom1 1 year ago 7
@evajom1 Yes, Axelrod is thowing an anarchic curve ball at at every aspect of society as you noted--and it works. Alan leads all in a destruc./creative dance--a 'ceremony' of getting rid of past society lives--a change some dont survive. Rather like the shaman who tears somebody down to build them up. Alan is the pied piper w some disturbingly funny 60's overtones. To say this was ahead of the curve--ie '67, San Fran., is an understatement. Occasonally. movies promote change!!
windstorm1000 3 months ago