The Movie Orgy (1968)

A compilation film designed to evoke nostalgia for the shared entertainment experiences of early baby boomers, "The Movie Orgy" includes clips from television programs and B-movies of the ... See full summary »

Director:

Joe Dante

Stars:

Ann-Margret, Ngo Dinh Diem, Dwight D. Eisenhower

Cast

Credited cast:
Ann-Margret	...	Herself - Promotional Ad (archive footage)
Ngo Dinh Diem	...	Himself - Winning 1955 Election in Vietnam (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower	...	Himself - Leading Civil Defense Drill (archive footage)

Storyline

A compilation film designed to evoke nostalgia for the shared entertainment experiences of early baby boomers, "The Movie Orgy" includes clips from television programs and B-movies of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as commercials, music clips, newsreels, blooper outtakes, satiric short films and promotional and government films. The effect is something like a simulation of a lazy Saturday of channel surfing or a long double (or triple) matinee at the movies. The film is primarily structured around extended clips from Attack of the 50 Foot Woman and Speed Crazy; as it progresses, segments primarily culled from about a dozen other films and programs are increasingly intercut to create the effect of a single disjointed story in which numerous monsters and assorted social menaces seem to inflict themselves simultaneously on various American cities and towns. This principal focus is occasionally interrupted by commercial breaks and other assorted side features.

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Plot Keywords:

nostalgia | blooper | compilation | american history | reference to mickey mouse | 

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Genres:

Documentary | History

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

11 November 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cheeseburger Film Sandwich

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

420 min 259 min (re-edited)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color Black and White

Did You Know?

Connections

Features The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954)

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Soundtracks

"Hound Dog"
Performed by Elvis Presley

User Reviews

Son of Movie Orgy

Though I never saw the original "Movie Orgy" I, also, remember seeing "Son of Movie Orgy" in 1972.

It was 3 1/2 hours long, and sponsored by Schlitz Beer. I know because I still have the mini-poster advertising it. (I'll have to see if I can upload a scan of this)

2 years later they came out with "Movie Orgy Rides Again" and it, also, was 3 1/2 hours long. I have the mini-poster for it as well.

I'd love to see these again.

I have to believe they were the inspiration for part of what later became the "Night Flight" weekend shows on the USA TV network?