Porky's is a
comedy filmComedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. Also, films in this style typically have a happy ending . One of the oldest genres in film, some of the very first silent movies were comedies...
about the escapades of teenagers at the fictional Angel Beach high school in
FloridaFlorida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north. It was the 27th state admitted to the United States...
in 1954. It was released in the
United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1982, and spawned two sequels:
Porky's II: The Next DayPorky's II: The Next Day is the 1983 sequel to the 1982 hit film Porky's. The film is written and directed by Bob Clark.-Plot summary:...
(
1983-Events:*February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York-Top grossing films :source: http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=1983&p=.htm- Awards :Academy Awards:...
) and
Porky's RevengePorky's Revenge is the 1985 third and final installment to the Porky's movie trilogy. The movie was directed by James Komack.-Plot:...
(
1985-Events:* 3 December - Roger Moore steps down from the role of James Bond after twelve years and seven films. He is replaced by Timothy Dalton.* The Academy Award for Best Picture was won by Out of Africa, while the highest grossing film was Back to the Future.-Top grossing films :source:...
) and influenced many writers in the
teen filmTeen films is a film genre targeted at teenagers and young adults in which the plot is based upon the special interests of teenagers, such as coming of age, first love, rebellion, conflict with parents, teen angst and alienation. Often these normally serious subject matters are presented in a...
genre. It is the highest grossing Canadian-produced film in history.
Plot summary
The main plot concerns the efforts of a group of Florida high school students in 1954 intent on losing their virginity. The group consists of bad boy Tommy Turner; socially-awkward Edward "Pee Wee" Morris; star athlete Anthony "Meat" Tuperello; proud redneck Mickey Jarvis; Billy McCarthy, who acts as the voice of reason for the group; and bigot Tim Cavanaugh. They (minus Billy) travel to Porky's bar located outside of town on the basis of a rumor that if one pays the owner Porky, one can hire a prostitute. Initially reluctant, Porky takes the kids' money and promises them "a night to remember" and then humiliates them by dumping them in the swamp. When the group seeks revenge, the sheriff, who turns out to be Porky's brother, arrives to drive them away, but not before Porky's minions extort the rest of their money and cause them more embarrassment. After this incident, the group becomes hellbent on exacting revenge on Porky and his brother, eventually succeeding in sinking his strip club in the swamp. After the group makes it across the county line (where Porky's brother is out of jurisdiction), they meet Porky and his brother with one of the local police officers, who happens to be Mickey's brother, and the high school band. After Mickey's brother damages Porky's car, he says that none of the previous events will be spoken to the authorities. Because the boys were not allowed in Porky's strip club in the first place, Porky and his brother have no choice but to agree. The film ends with the group getting their revenge and Pee Wee finally losing his virginity.
Cast
- Dan Monahan
Dan Monahan is an American actor, best known for his role as the sex fiend Edward "Pee Wee" Morris in the 80's teen trilogy Porky's...
– Edward 'Pee Wee' Morris
- Wyatt Knight
Wyatt Knight Wyatt Knight Wyatt Knight (b. January 20,1955, USA is an American actor, he is well known for his role as Tommy Turner in the Porky's trilogy.He has made guest appearances on numerous tv shows, with appearances on The Waltons, M*A*S*H*, Profiler, Chicago Hope and Star Trek: The Next...
– Tommy Turner
- Mark Herrier
Mark Herrier is an American actor and film director, best known for his role as Billy in the 80's teen trilogy Porky's....
– Billy McCarthy
- Roger Wilson
Roger Wilson is an American actor in movies and television,notably the first two Porky's movies.He attended Woodberry Forest School and graduated in 1975 with Marvin Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush....
– Mickey Jarvis
- Tony Ganios
Tony Ganios is a Greek American actor. In 1979 he made his film debut as a heroic tough-guy named 'Perry' in The Wanderers. He is probably best known for his role as Anthony 'Meat' Tuperello in the 1982 hit comedy Porky's, the 1983 sequel Porky's II: The Next Day and the 1985 sequel Porky's Revenge...
– Anthony 'Meat' Tuperello
- Cyril O'Reilly
Cyril O'Reilly is an American film and television actor, writer and producer.O'Reilly was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Harriet O'Reilly. He has worked in Hollywood for nearly three decades, and is known for his role as a reluctant vampire in Dance of the Damned, and for his role as...
– Timmy Cavanaugh
- Kaki Hunter
Kaki Hunter . is an American actress, architect & writer. As an actress she first found success in starring roles in the movies Roadie , Willie & Phil and Just The Way You Are with Kristy McNichol...
– Wendy Williams
- Scott Colomby – Brian Schwartz
- Nancy Parsons
Nancy Anne Parsons was an American actress. She was well known for her role as Beulah Balbricker in the 1982 cult film Porky's and its sequels....
– Ms. Balbricker
- Boyd Gaines
Boyd Payne Gaines is an American stage, film, and television actor. He has received four Tony Awards for his work:* Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play - The Heidi Chronicles, 1989...
– Coach Brackett
- Bill Hindman
Bill Hindman is an American actor, best known for his role as the older, good-humored Coach Goodenough in 80's teen trilogy Porky's.-External links:*...
– Coach Goodenough
- Doug McGrath
Doug McGrath is a Canadian actor whose most notable role was of "Peter" in the acclaimed Canadian film Goin' Down the Road. He also played in acclaimed Canadian films Wedding in White, The Hard Part Begins and Black Christmas. He also had a supporting role in Porky's.Doug spent a significant...
– Coach Warren
- Eric Christmas
Eric Cuthbert Christmas was a British-Canadian stage and screen actor, with over 40 films and several more television roles to his credit. He was well-known for his role as Mr...
– Mr. Carter
- Kim Cattrall
Kim Victoria Cattrall is a Britishactress. She is known for her role as Samantha Jones in the HBO comedy/romance series Sex and the City, and for her leading roles in the 1980s films Police Academy, Big Trouble in Little China, and Mannequin.-Early life:Cattrall was born in Mossley Hill,...
– Miss. 'Lassie' Honeywell
- Chuck Mitchell
Chuck Mitchell was an American actor, known for his role as "Porky" in the raunchy 1982 cult classic movie Porky's...
– Porky
- Art Hindle
Arthur Hindle is a Canadian actor and director.Hindle was born in Halifax. His family moved to Toronto while he was a child. Although shy as a youngster, he grew to be a rebellious and independent teenager...
– Ted Jarvis
- Alex Karras
Alexander George "Alex" Karras , nicknamed "The Mad Duck", is a former football player, professional wrestler, and actor who is best known for playing with the Detroit Lions from 1958-1962 and 1964-1970...
– Sheriff
- Susan Clark
Susan Clark is a Canadian actress, known for her role as Katherine Papadapolis on the TV sitcom Webster.-Personal life:...
– Cherry Forever
- Rod Ball – Steve
- Jack Mulacahy – Frank Bell
- Lisa O'Reilly – Ginny
- Wayne Maunder
Wayne E. Maunder is a retired actor, originally from Canada, who starred in three American television series between 1967 and 1974.-Three television series:...
– Cavanaugh
History and significance
Although it was written and directed by an American and was filmed in Miami,
FloridaFlorida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north. It was the 27th state admitted to the United States...
,
Porky's was funded by a Canadian production company, which means that it is classified as a Canadian film.
Porky's is the highest-grossing Canadian film of all time in domestic box office. In October 2006,
Bon Cop, Bad CopBon Cop, Bad Cop is a 2006 Canadian comedy-thriller buddy cop film about English Canadian and Québécois police officers who reluctantly join forces. The dialogue is a mixture of English and French...
appeared to surpass
Porky's in nominal box office revenues, but as of the end of its theatrical run,
Bon Cop, Bad Cop had not surpassed the inflation-adjusted revenues for
Porky's. Taking inflation into account,
Porky's has grossed more than twice what
Bon Cop, Bad Cop has earned to date.
Porky's is also the highest-grossing Canadian film of all time
internationally.
The first two
Porky's films were directed by
Bob ClarkBenjamin "Bob" Clark was an American actor, director, screenwriter and producer best known for directing and writing the script with Jean Shepherd to the 1983 holiday film A Christmas Story...
and produced by
Harold GreenbergHarold Greenberg, OC, CQ was a Canadian film producer.Born in Montreal, Greenberg began working in a second-hand camera store when he was thirteen. He set up his own film and photography company and made a fortune by obtaining the exclusive rights to footage from Expo 67 in Montreal...
, who founded Astral Communications (now known as
Astral MediaAstral Media Inc. is a Canadian media corporation. It is Canada's largest radio broadcaster with radio stations in eight provinces, and is a major player in premium and specialty television in Canada, including The Movie Network, Super Écran, Family, Teletoon, Canal D, Canal Vie, VRAK.TV, Séries+,...
).
James KomackJames Komack was an American actor, writer and film producer. Komack was in the original cast of the Broadway musical Damn Yankees and also in the film version; in both productions, he was one of the baseball players who perform the song " Heart"...
directed the third film,
Porky's RevengePorky's Revenge is the 1985 third and final installment to the Porky's movie trilogy. The movie was directed by James Komack.-Plot:...
. Clark based the original
Porky's on actual occurrences at
Boca Ciega High SchoolBoca Ciega High School is a high school located in southern Pinellas County, Florida and is part of Pinellas County Schools. Boca Ciega High School is located in Gulfport on the St. Petersburg city line. Boca Ciega was built in 1955 in an open air style of campus. Construction on a new school...
in
Gulfport, FloridaGulfport is a city in Pinellas County, Florida and a suburb of St. Petersburg. The population of Gulfport was 12,527 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau wa 12,740. Gulfport is part of the Tampa-St...
and
Fort Lauderdale High SchoolFort Lauderdale High School is a secondary school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida serving students in grades 9 through 12. The school is a part of the Broward County Public Schools district, and is the oldest continuously functioning high school in Broward County, Florida.Fort Lauderdale High...
in the early 1960s, and on a joint called Porky's in
Oakland Park, FloridaOakland Park is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. Originally named Floranada , the town was forced into bankruptcy after the hurricane of 1926. When the town reincorporated, residents chose the name Oakland Park. As of 2006, the population estimated by the U.S...
.
The first movie featured Canadian actors
Art HindleArthur Hindle is a Canadian actor and director.Hindle was born in Halifax. His family moved to Toronto while he was a child. Although shy as a youngster, he grew to be a rebellious and independent teenager...
,
Doug McGrathDoug McGrath is a Canadian actor whose most notable role was of "Peter" in the acclaimed Canadian film Goin' Down the Road. He also played in acclaimed Canadian films Wedding in White, The Hard Part Begins and Black Christmas. He also had a supporting role in Porky's.Doug spent a significant...
, and
Susan ClarkSusan Clark is a Canadian actress, known for her role as Katherine Papadapolis on the TV sitcom Webster.-Personal life:...
and the British-Canadian actress
Kim CattrallKim Victoria Cattrall is a Britishactress. She is known for her role as Samantha Jones in the HBO comedy/romance series Sex and the City, and for her leading roles in the 1980s films Police Academy, Big Trouble in Little China, and Mannequin.-Early life:Cattrall was born in Mossley Hill,...
, appeared in one of her first major roles in a sex scene in the boys' locker room. Her character's nickname was "
LassieLassie is a fictional collie dog character and a stage name for several dog actors. The fictional character was created by Eric Knight in a short story expanded to novel length called Lassie Come-Home. Published in 1940, the novel was filmed by MGM in 1943 as Lassie Come Home with a talented dog...
" due to the way she howled during intercourse.
In 2002, talk show host
Howard SternHoward Allan Stern is an American radio and media personality most notable for his radio show which since January 9, 2006, has been broadcasting on Sirius XM, an uncensored satellite radio service...
's
production companyA production company is a company responsible for the development and physical production of performing arts, film, radio or a television program. The company may also be directly responsible for the raising of funding for the production or may do through an intermediary...
acquired the rights to remake the film. On May 22, 2007,
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is the home video distribution arm of the 20th Century Fox film studio. It was established in 1976 as Magnetic Video Corporation, and later as 20th Century Fox Video, CBS/Fox Video and Fox Video. The company also is best known for distributing the world's...
released all three films in an "Ultimate Collection" box set.
In May 2008,
American Pie 2American Pie 2 is the sequel to the comedy film American Pie, making it the second in the American Pie franchise. It was written by Adam Herz and David H. Steinberg, and directed by James B. Rogers. The film picks up the story of the four friends from the first film as they reunite during the...
co-writer David H. Steinberg announced through his MySpace page that he had turned in his draft of the script and had received word from the studio that it would be made the following year, though as of August 2009, there are no plans being made for a remake.