Porky's (1981)
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
Synopsis: PORKY'S: A raunchy, irreverent comedy classic released in the early 80s to set the tone for all other teen flicks of that era, PORKY'S takes a look at the sex lives of a group of teenage boys in 1950s Florida in all their obsessive, unfulfilled glory. Pee Wee, the main character in this group of six... PORKY'S: A raunchy, irreverent comedy classic released in the early 80s to set the tone for all other teen flicks of that era, PORKY'S takes a look at the sex lives of a group of teenage boys in 1950s Florida in all their obsessive, unfulfilled glory. Pee Wee, the main character in this group of six Angel Beach high schoolers, is so named for the size of his appendage; nonetheless, he wants nothing more than to lose his virginity. All six spend most of their time devising easy ways to score and spying on coeds in the shower, taking breaks only to insult their large dictator-like teacher, Ms. Ballbricker, and play pranks on each other. They devise a plan to take a trip to a divey strip club in the Everglades called Porky's, where they are sure to get some action; unfortunately, owner Porky doesn't much care for the underage likes of them, and after humiliating them and stealing their money, he kicks them out. The boys are deflated, but not for long! What follows is one of the most elaborate and uproarious revenge plots ever committed to film, one that cemented this movie's place within the canon of comedy forever. Director Bob Clark culled his own childhood memories to write the film over a period of 15 years, and the personal quality as well as the elements of racism that were characteristic of post-WWII Florida, lend the film an authenticity that rises above the mere sex comedy. It also stars Kim Cattrall, who went on to star as Samantha in SEX AND THE CITY. [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Dan Monahan, Wyatt Knight, Mark Herrier, Roger Wilson, Kim Cattrall
DVD Info
Release:
May 22, 2007
DVD Features:
- Keep Case
- Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
- Mono - English, Spanish
- Stereo - English
- Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentaries - Bob Clark - Director
- Featurettes - 1. "PORKY'S Through The Peephole: Bob Clark Looks Back"
- 2. "PORKY'S: A Comedy Classic"
- Trailers - 1. Theatrical Trailer
- 2. PORKY'S II: THE NEXT DAY
- 3. PORKY'S REVENGE
- 4. Product Trailers - "Porky's Video Game - Sales Presentation"
- 5. TV Promos
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Reviews
helped solidify the teen sex comedy and spawned dozens of imitations
Porky's sure ain't high art, but if accepted at the level of lightweight locker-room humor, it's fun.
Not often you get a "Racism is bad!" message inside a "Misogyny is good!" film.
While Porky's may have spawned hundreds, if not thousands, of imitators, it's having trouble keeping up with the barriers it broke more than two decades ago.
Porky's has a good-natured and nimble view of its sex-starved and wayward youth.
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