
A UCLA student film by Steve Wax. A poetic mood piece dealing with the death of an old man's spirit of romance and self-esteem. Award winner: 1967 San Francisco, Foothill College, and National Student Association Film Festivals. "This film presents the psychological problems of old age in a way seldom seen. It is recommended for discussion and possible use in worship services with junior highs through adults." - Media for Christian Formation
Directed by Steve Wax, Muggins leans on a strong ensemble — Pat Mulligan, Ethel Chamberlain, Claude Jutra — 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 1967.
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Anthropology student Daria, who's helping a property developer build a village in the Los Angeles desert, and dropout Mark, who's wanted by the authorities for allegedly killing a policeman during a student riot, accidentally encounter each other in Death Valley and soon begin an unrestrained romance.
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