A tribe of primitive "mudpeople" encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Long Island estate. Entering, they begin to become civilized and assume the stereotypical roles and dress of people at a weekend party. There follows an allegory of upper-class behavior. At last, they begin to devolve toward their original status, and after a battle at croquet, they disappear into the woods.
Released: Jun 27, 1972
Runtime: 106 minutes
Stars: Lewis J. Stadlen, Anne Francine, Thayer David, Susan Blakely, Russ Thacker, Salome Jens
Crew: James Ivory (Director), George W.S. Trow (Screenplay), Michael O'Donoghue (Screenplay), James Ivory (Idea), Anthony Korner (Associate Producer), Ismail Merchant (Producer)