Fortune and Men's Eyes
Synopsis
The film is 15 minutes in length and acts as both an introduction and a sample from the controversial John Herbert play Fortune and Men's Eyes, performed at the Coronet Theater in L.A. in 1969. The play was directed by Sal Mineo, who also rewrote and reshaped the play a bit. It follows Smitty, a young man sentenced to six months in prison for marijuana possession who eventually becomes the sexual subordinate of another inmate, Rocky.
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Fortune and Men's Eyes (1969) - 16mm - Sal Mineo - Don Johnson - Michael Greer
Type: Clip • Published 2019-05-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sal Mineo
- Screenplay & Story
- John Herbert
- Original Title
- Fortune and Men's Eyes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
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John Herbert
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What is Fortune and Men's Eyes about?
The film is 15 minutes in length and acts as both an introduction and a sample from the controversial John Herbert play Fortune and Men's Eyes, performed at the Coronet Theater in L.A. in 1969. The play was directed by Sal Mineo, who also rewrote and reshaped the play a bit. It follows Smitty, a young man sentenced to six months in prison for marijuana possession who eventually becomes the sexual subordinate of another inmate, Rocky.
Who directed Fortune and Men's Eyes?
Fortune and Men's Eyes was directed by Sal Mineo.
Who stars in Fortune and Men's Eyes?
The principal cast of Fortune and Men's Eyes includes Don Johnson, Sal Mineo, Michael Greer, Gary Tigerman, Tom Reese.
When was Fortune and Men's Eyes released and how long is it?
Fortune and Men's Eyes was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 15m.