Drama Cult Classic

College life gets a sultry '70s makeover as four roommates chase pleasure and self-discovery.

CLASS OF '74

Q: What is Class of '74 about?

Class of '74 is about Gabriella, an inhibited college student, as she learns about sex and '70s-style free love with guidance from her three experienced roommates.

They taught more than they learned!

1972 · 1h 22m · R · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

Four young modern women in college set out to explore all that life has to give with various new relationships and to study the ones they have been exposed to in their past.

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Quick Answer

What is Class of '74 about?

Class of '74 is a 1972 American drama and romance film directed by Mack Bing and Arthur Marks about an inhibited college student, Gabriella, who learns about sex and free love with help from her more experienced roommates.

Programmer's Pick

Class of '74 is a time capsule of '70s campus life where miniskirts, wine, and sun-soaked freedom reign supreme. Pat Woodell and her roommates aren't just studying for finals; they're majoring in pleasure and friendship. Expect more skinny dipping than study sessions.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a college campus in the early 1970s, Class of '74 follows Gabriella, a reserved student whose world is about to expand. With three adventurous roommates — each embracing the era's liberated attitudes toward love and sexuality — Gabriella is guided through personal awakenings and new experiences. The film explores themes of female friendship, sexual exploration, and coming-of-age, all shaded by the sun-drenched aesthetics and social freedoms of the decade. With scenes ranging from skinny dipping to nightclub dancing, it captures both the hesitance and excitement of discovering adulthood in an era defined by change.

Details & Specs

Directors: Mack Bing, Arthur Marks
Writers: Johnny Legend, Jack Mattis
Release: 1972
Runtime: 1h 22m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Romance
Also Known As: The Class of '74

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Mack Bing +1 more Writers: Johnny Legend +1 more

Pat Woodell Heather

Marki Bey Carla

Sondra Currie Maggie

Barbara Mills Gabriella

Phillip Terry Dave

Lynn Cartwright Marsha CB Christopher Beaumont Wally

Luanne Roberts Carol

Gary Clarke Jim RL Ron Lawrence Xavier

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Why Cult

Seventies Free Love

The film revels in the era's liberated attitudes, with characters exploring open relationships, sexuality, and self-discovery.

Female Friendship Focus

At its core, the story is about four women navigating romance and adulthood together, with plenty of support (and occasional mischief) along the way.

Campus Sensuality

From sun tanning and bikini parties to late-night club outings, the film offers a lush, provocative look at college life through a distinctly sensual lens.

Softcore Curiosities

With skinny dipping, voyeurism, and uninhibited party scenes, the film indulges in the playful and titillating side of '70s cinema.