Sexual satire about a young farmer who has had many bad experiences with women. He showers love and affection upon his pet pig, Amanda, saying she alone is worthy to be his wife. His "marriage" to Amanda causes a scandal in the community, almost mass hysteria.
Production
Shot entirely in an actual converted barn with Theatre Genesis actors
Direction
O'Horgan's experimental theatre background explodes onto celluloid
Costume
DIY hippie-meets-farmer aesthetic that screams 1969
Director
Tom O'Horgan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapted from Rochelle Owens' play by the same director who brought Hair to Broadway—this was his chaotic film debut.
The entire cast were members of the experimental Theatre Genesis company; none were traditional film actors.