Director: James Ivory
Producer: Ismail Merchant
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.
106 min
Rating: 5/10
Released
Top Cast
Lewis J. Stadlen
Julian Branch, a Song Writer (as Lewis Stadlen)
Anne Francine
Carlotta, a Hostess
Thayer David
Otto Nurder, a Capitalist
Susan Blakely
Cecily, a Debutante
Salome Jens
Emily Penning, a Woman in Disgrace
Movie Info
Director: James Ivory
Producer: Ismail Merchant
Production Companies: Merchant Ivory Productions
Countries: United States of America