At fictional Harrad College students learn about sexuality and experiment with each other. Based on the 1966 book of the same name by Robert Rimmer, this movie deals with the concept of free love during the height of the sexual revolution which took place in the United States.
Acting
James Whitmore commits hard to professor of sexology
Costume
Peak 1973 casual nudity and unfortunate hair choices
Production
Shot on actual college campus for that authentic dorm energy
Director
Ted Post
James Whitmore
Philip Tenhausen
Tippi Hedren
Margaret Tenhausen
Don Johnson
Stanley Cole
Bruno Kirby
Harry Schacht
Laurie Walters
Sheila Grove
Victoria Thompson
Beth Hillyer
Elliott Street
Wilson
Billy Sands
Jack
Sharon Ullrick
Barbara
Maggie Wellman
Cynthia
Michael Greene
Yoga Instructor
Eric Server
Workman
Robert Middleton
Sidney Bower
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robert Rimmer's novel sold millions and sparked actual college discussion groups about implementing Harrad-style programs. This film killed that momentum dead.
Released months before Roe v. Wade, the film captures sexual revolution optimism right before the backlash—note how female characters suffer consequences male characters don't.
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