An interesting comedy, independently made in Chicago, that marked Phil Kaufman's first solo effort as director. He'd previously codirected the offbeat GOLDSTEIN, another independently produced Chicago effort. Utilizing the talents of several Second City comic actors, it's the story of
Voight, a rube, who comes to Chicago, gets shot by some mobsters, and awakens to find that he has the powers of Superman. Sexy Van Vooren spoofs the bombshells of gangster movies, and Darden is the first of the many mad scientists on his resume. Joan Darling, who has since become a successful TV
director, is cute but doesn't get much of a chance to stretch herself. Author Nelson Algre...
Released:
1967
Rated:
G
Length:
83 mins