The read
Audiences rate it 22 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
A tribe of primitive "mudpeople" encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Long Island estate. Entering, they begin to become civilized and assume the stereotypical roles and dress of people at a weekend party. There follows an allegory of upper-class behavior. At last, they begin to devolve toward their original status, and after a battle at croquet, they disappear into the woods.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Audiences rate it 22 points higher than critics do.
11 audience votes
Key crew
- James IvoryDirector
- George W.S. TrowScreenplay
- Joe RaposoOriginal Music Composer
- Michael O'DonoghueScreenplay
Cast
- Lewis J. StadlenJulian Branch, a Song Writer (as Lewis Stadlen)
- Anne FrancineCarlotta, a Hostess
- Thayer DavidOtto Nurder, a Capitalist
- Susan BlakelyCecily, a Debutante
- Russ ThackerAndrew, an Eligible Young Man
- Salome JensEmily Penning, a Woman in Disgrace
- Margaret BrewsterLady Cora
- Neil FitzgeraldSir Harry
- Eva SalehZia, the Child
- Ultra VioletIliona, a Decadent
- Asha PuthliAsha, The Forest Girl
- Martin KoveArchie, a Bully