Oh! Calcutta!
“You Won't Believe You Saw The Whole Thing!”
Synopsis
Based on the controversial off-Broadway musical comedy revue, "Oh! Calcutta!" is a series of musical numbers about sex and sexual mores. Most of the skits feature one or more performers in a state of undress, simulating sex, or both. The show sparked considerable controversy at the time because it featured extended scenes of total nudity, both male and female. The title is taken from a painting by Clovis Trouille, itself a pun on "O quel cul t'as!" French for "What an arse you have!".
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Oh Calcutta (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Raina Barrett
Test Girl / Various Roles
Bill Macy
Monte / Mute Physican / Various Roles
Margo Sappington
Cherie / Various Roles
Mark Dempsey
Alfred / Dr. Jaspers / Various Roles
Samantha Harper
Helen / Dumb Nurse / Various Roles
Patricia Hawkins
Jill / Various Roles
Mitchell McGuire
Dick / Various Roles
Gary Rethmeier
Dale / Pearloyster / Various Roles
Nancy Tribush
Jane / Sue Ellen / Dr. Bronson / Various Roles
George Welbes
Jack / Various Roles
Peter Lanigan
Himself (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Levy
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Shepard, Leonard Melfi, Sherman Yellen, David Newman, Margo Sappington, Jacques Levy, Jules Feiffer, Kenneth Tynan, Robert Benton, John Lennon, Dan Greenburg
- Original Score
- Peter Schickele
- Original Title
- Oh! Calcutta!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Elkins Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Levy
Sam Shepard, Leonard Melfi, Sherman Yellen, David Newman, Margo Sappington, Jacques Levy, Jules Feiffer, Kenneth Tynan, Robert Benton, John Lennon, Dan Greenburg
Peter Schickele
Frank Biondo
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Levy
Director
Sam Shepard
Writer
Leonard Melfi
Writer
Sherman Yellen
Writer
David Newman
Writer
Margo Sappington
Writer
Jacques Levy
Writer
Jules Feiffer
Writer
Peter Schickele
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Tynan
Writer
Robert Benton
Writer
John Lennon
Writer
Dan Greenburg
Writer
Frank Biondo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oh! Calcutta!
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What is Oh! Calcutta! about?
Based on the controversial off-Broadway musical comedy revue, "Oh! Calcutta!" is a series of musical numbers about sex and sexual mores. Most of the skits feature one or more performers in a state of undress, simulating sex, or both. The show sparked considerable controversy at the time because it featured extended scenes of total nudity, both male and female. The title is taken from a painting by Clovis Trouille, itself a pun on "O quel cul t'as!" French for "What an arse you have!".
Who directed Oh! Calcutta!?
Oh! Calcutta! was directed by Jacques Levy.
Who stars in Oh! Calcutta!?
The principal cast of Oh! Calcutta! includes Raina Barrett, Bill Macy, Margo Sappington, Mark Dempsey, Samantha Harper.
When was Oh! Calcutta! released and how long is it?
Oh! Calcutta! was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Oh! Calcutta!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oh! Calcutta! was composed by Peter Schickele.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oh! Calcutta!?
Oh! Calcutta! holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).