Released:
1972-06-27

Overview:
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.

Director:
James Ivory

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

• Cast:
• 
  Lewis J. Stadlen
  as
  Julian Branch, a Song Writer (as Lewis Stadlen)
• 
  Anne Francine
  as
  Carlotta, a Hostess
• 
  Thayer David
  as
  Otto Nurder, a Capitalist
• 
  Susan Blakely
  as
  Cecily, a Debutante
• 
  Russ Thacker
  as
  Andrew, an Eligible Young Man