How does the protagonist try to save the bankrupt studio?

He bets the debtors that he can complete an adult-themed musical in two weeks, securing their financing if he succeeds.

Comedy Cult Classic

Saving a bankrupt studio means staging the most outrageous adult musical Hollywood never asked for.

THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL

The Ultimate Take-Off

1976 · 1h 37m · R · Comedy / Musical · IMDB TMDB

A Hollywood producer (Stephen Nathan) banks on his secretary's (Cindy Williams) brainstorm: a '30s-style musical for adults only.

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Quick Answer

What is The First Nudie Musical about?

The First Nudie Musical is a 1976 American comedy musical directed by Mark Haggard and Bruce Kimmel about a desperate studio heir who tries to save his family’s business by producing a risqué adult musical.

Programmer's Pick

Only in ‘70s Hollywood could a musical throwback and a porn spoof share top billing—and actual billing. The First Nudie Musical is as self-aware as it is bare, riffing on industry clichés with every dropped trou and chorus kick.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In this cheeky musical comedy, the son of a once-famous studio owner faces bankruptcy and the threat of losing the lot to a shopping center. Cornered by debt and desperate for a solution, he seizes on his secretary’s inspired idea: mount a 1930s-style musical, but with a boldly adult twist. If he can complete the risqué production in just two weeks, the debtors will bankroll the effort; if not, the studio is lost. The First Nudie Musical gleefully lampoons Hollywood, poking fun at both classic musicals and the adult film industry, blending behind-the-scenes showbiz chaos with a parade of over-the-top musical numbers, broad gags, and plenty of exposed skin.

Details & Specs

Directors: Mark Haggard, Bruce Kimmel
Writer: Bruce Kimmel
Release: 1976
Runtime: 1h 37m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Musical

Why This Matters

This film parodies classic Hollywood musicals with a lewd, farcical twist and gained cult status through Cinemax broadcasts and home video. It also marks an early collaboration between Bruce Kimmel and Cindy Williams, who reunited for another musical-comedy farce in 1981.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Mark Haggard +1 more Writer: Bruce Kimmel

Stephen Nathan Harry Schechter

Cindy Williams Rosie

Bruce Kimmel John Smithee

Leslie Ackerman Susie AA Alan Abelew George

Diana Canova Juanita

Alexandra Morgan Mary La Rue

Frank Doubleday Arvin KH Kathleen Hietala Eunice AM Art Marino Eddie

Hy Pyke Benny

Greg Finley Jimmy HG Herb Graham Frankie RH Rene Hall Dick Davis SS Susan Stewart Joy Full AS Artie Shafer Actor JH Jerry Hoffman Schlong WC Wade Crookham Mr. Orgasm NC Nancy Chadwick Lesbian JK John Kirby Bad Actor VJ Vern Joyce Asst. Director IP Ian Praiser Cameraman ER Eileen Ramsey Brenda JR Jane Ralston Buck and Wing Girl/Dancer CS Claude Spence Old Man Schecter CC Chris Corso Pervert AC Allison Cohen Jane SG Susan Gelb Tapper KK Kathryn Kimmel The Hand

Nancy Bleier Dancer

Susan Buckner Dancer KW Kathy Wigglet Dancer SU Susan Underwood Dancer DV Diana Vance Dancer CM Chris Malott Dancer CA Cindy Ashley Dancer LL Lauren Lucas Dancer AR Alana Reed Dancer LG Lloyd Gordon Dancer

Joel Blum Dancer JG Jeff Greenberg Dancer RN Rick Nickerson Dancer NK N. Kristine Chadwick Lesbian MG Micheal Goodrow Skin flute player DG Donna Gordon Dancer DG David Gregory Bad Dancer

Ron Howard Auditioning Actor

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