Pier Groups

Two neighbors head for the famous New York City piers, one for some fun on a day off, the other because he has an assignment to prepare for his demolition company to put in a bid for the piers' destruction — "No one uses them," says his boss. The engineer, played by Johnny Kovacs, wanders through the piers checking out their architecture and again and again happens upon guys — including his neighbor, played by Keith Anthoni — getting it on.

Directed by Arch Brown, Pier Groups leans on a strong ensemble — Keith Anthoni, Alan Miles, Johnny Kovacs — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1979.