A surreal, scandalous rural satire where love, pigs, and hysteria collide on an open field stage.
FUTZ
A ritual celebration of the death of personal liberty.
Sexual satire about a young farmer who has had many bad experiences with women. He showers love and affection upon his pet pig, Amanda, saying she alone is worthy to be his wife. His "marriage" to Amanda causes a scandal in the community, almost mass hysteria.
Quick Answer
Futz is a 1969 American comedy film directed by Tom O'Horgan about a young farmer whose unconventional love for his pet pig sparks mass hysteria in a rural community.
Programmer's Pick
Pig love has never been this theatrical—or taboo. Futz barrels through rural scandal, sexual satire, and stagecraft, daring you to look away as the townsfolk lose their collective minds. If you ever wondered what would happen if a jug band met a Greek tragedy on farmland, this is your answer.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Tom O'Horgan
- Writers
- Joseph Stefano, Rochelle Owens
- Release
- 1969
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Performed by the Cafe La Mama Repertory Company, the film blurs stage and screen, placing theatrical performance directly in a rural field.
Futz doesn’t shy away from provocative themes—incestuous overtones, bestial affection, and small-town hysteria are all on the table.
With a cast of eccentric townsfolk, jug bands, and plenty of mud, this is rural Americana as you’ve never seen it before.
The film playfully acknowledges its own performance roots, making the audience part of its surreal spectacle.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Futz released? +
Futz was released in 1969.
Who directed Futz? +
Futz was directed by Tom O'Horgan.
How long is Futz? +
Futz has a runtime of 92 minutes.
What genre is Futz? +
Futz is a comedy.
Where can I watch Futz? +
Futz is available to watch on SassyFlix.
