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Legacy (1975)

Legacy (1975)
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This modestly budgeted feminist feature was written by actress Joan Hotchkis, who also stars. She plays a wealthy young wife who is sick to death of her well-ordered existence. She begins experimenting with any number of aberrations, ranging from bizarre mind games to what used to be called "self abuse." Both her husband and her lover are convinced that Hotchkiss is quite mad, and at the end she proves them both right. Adapted from Ms. Hotchkiss's stage play of the same name, Legacy was an early feature-length effort by director Karen Arthur. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Joan Hotchkis, George McDaniel, (more)
Director(s):
Karen Arthur
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Legacy

This modestly budgeted feminist feature was written by actress Joan Hotchkis, who also stars. She plays a wealthy young wife who is sick to death of her well-ordered existence. She begins experimenting with any number of aberrations, ranging from bizarre mind games to what used to be called "self abuse." Both her husband and her lover are convinced that Hotchkiss is quite mad, and at the end she proves them both right. Adapted from Ms. Hotchkiss's stage play of the same name, Legacy was an early feature-length effort by director Karen Arthur. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins

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Director(s):
Karen Arthur
Writer(s):
Joan Hotchkis
Producer(s):
Karen Arthur
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Adult Language)
Categories:
Drama
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Robin E.

    The description & cast list for this movie is wrong; the film is about 95% monologue by Joan Hotchkis. The only other appearances listed here are by George McDaniel, Dixie Lee & Sean Allen. That said, this is a very challenging film that will make most audiences uncomfortable. Like John Cassavetes' masterpiece A Woman Under the Influence, we are subjected to the unraveling of a woman whose been hermetically sealed by society's demands on the role of women. Unlike Cassavetes' film, it is quite difficult to feel a great deal of compassion for Hotchkis' character but one can sense her humanity however 'veiled' it might be (a pun that is apparent in the film). Because Hotchkis allows us to see a performance that is so raw and naked, the viewing experience is uncomfortable, so this movie has slipped through the public unnoticed. It's too bad. This is a powerful film that shocks deep but not to desensitize us; it in fact opens our awareness and makes us think and feel. Good movie!

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    Andrea and Michael G.

    Very depressing but also beyond excellent!

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    Robin C.

    This was one of the worst movies I have seen. What a waste of time and it was soo boring. I would not recommend this one at all.

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