The Undergraduate (1971)
Film Overview: The Undergraduate (1971)
Directed by: John FlandersStudio: Yellowbird FilmsCast Highlights:
- John Dullaghan as Professor Collins
- Suzanne Fields as Cindy Simpson
- Billy Lane as Pat Bond
- Patti Lee as Patty Johnson
- Lynn Holmes as Kathy Kowalski
- Buddy Boone as Bill Tate
- Tricia Opal as Patricia Black
- Bill Scott as Guy NicholsGenre: Hardcore M-F SexDuration: 67 minutes
Content Summary: The Undergraduate is a film that blends sex education with adult content, likely influenced by cult filmmaker Edward D. Wood, Jr., who is rumored to have written the screenplay. Although the film does not stand out in quality, it falls into a middle ground of being neither particularly good nor bad.
The plot revolves around a professor discussing sexual activities with his students, who engage in writing assignments and reenactments. The film aims to educate on topics such as pregnancy prevention and condom usage, often incorporating clips from other films. However, the narration lacks the quirky style typically associated with Wood, presenting a more straightforward educational tone instead.
Video Quality Information:
- Overall Quality: Decent
- Clarity Rating: 5/10
- Color Rating: 6/10
- Notes: The film quality is grainy and slightly soft, with minor film artifacts present.
Technical Specifications:
- Container: MKV
- Bitrate: 2.6 Mb/s
- Video Encoder: x264
- Resolution: 720 x 476
- Audio Encoder/Channels: AAC / 2
Quality Assessment Notes: Quality ratings are subjective and may vary based on original resolution, visual artifacts, and compression issues. The film’s clarity and color ratings reflect its vintage nature, with common VHS scans generally being rated lower compared to high-quality DVD or BluRay releases.
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Conclusion: The Undergraduate serves as a niche film, appealing to those interested in the hardcore genre or educational films from its era, despite its lack of artistic merit.
