A Pig's Tale (Video 1996)

Kids' comedy with all the clichés. Six boys (hero, pudgy, dumb, romeo, etc), reluctantly sent to summer camp, are grouped together in a ramshackle hut, and instantly identified as losers ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Tassie

Writers:

Todd Richardson (story), Todd Richardson (screenplay),

Stars:

Joe Flaherty, Sean Babb, Mike Damus

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Flaherty	...	Milt
Sean Babb	...	Boner
Mike Damus	...	Frank
Jonathan Hilario	...	Griff
Lisa Jakub	...	Tiffany
Andrew Leeds	...	Beckerwood (as Andrew Harrison Leeds)
Olumiji Olawumi	...	Rodman (as Olumiji Aina Olawumi)
Graham Sack	...	Andy
Chaz Lamar Shepherd	...	Royce
Jimmy Zepeda	...	Cruz
Christopher Daniel Barnes	...	Barry
Jake Grace	...	Swackback (as Jake Beecham)
Jackie Hoffman	...	Cora
Annie McEnroe	...	Mrs. Lipman
Patrick O'Neill	...	Hertz

Storyline

Kids' comedy with all the clichés. Six boys (hero, pudgy, dumb, romeo, etc), reluctantly sent to summer camp, are grouped together in a ramshackle hut, and instantly identified as losers and outcasts by the overconfident camp bullies, who target gorgeous Tiffany (Jakub) as their Lothario's girlfriend. They set out to make everyone's life miserable as they impose their authority on the other kids and ineffective counselors alike. Griff, the good-guy hero, of course has a crush on Tiffany, but hasn't a clue how to approach her. Gradually, the nice guys gain the edge over the bullies, by honest endeavor and standing up for themselves - and in doing so, win over the other kids, even Tiffany. Until the bullies frame them and have them expelled.

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Plot Keywords:

bully | summer camp | boy | summer | crush | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 June 1996 (UK)

Also Known As:

Summer Camp

Filming Locations:

Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Boner captures a Wolf and pushes him into the ground, you see the Wolf sunk into the ground up to his knees. When it cuts to a close-up, the Wolf is sunk up to his waist.

User Reviews

A funny, but sometimes depressing film

I love this movie. It has everything a summer camp movie should have. It's a shame that it's been pretty much forgotten in Hollywood, not because it's a masterpiece (which it is not), but because it's a lot of fun to watch. It's also depressing. It reminds us of the fun that we never had with our friends as kids. Plus, no one in this film has ever made much of themselves in Hollywood, except for a couple of them. I would tell anyone to watch this movie. Though many critics say its trash, it's actually a pretty decent film.

7/10