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Serial (1980)

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It's the end of the 1970s. Hippies are assimilating, women are raising their consciousness, and men are becoming confused and ineffectual. Don't expect to be able to keep track of all the ... See full summary »

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10 July 1999 | G-Man-25
Dated But Still Hilarious Satire
"Serial" is an often uproariously funny satire lampooning the the fad-conscious lives of a group of citizens living in laid-back Marin County California in the late-70s, a small community just across the bay from San Francisco. Martin Mull plays Harvey Holroyd, an average family man growing increasingly exasperated at the craziness that seems to be surrounding him. The crazes gradually envelop his wife and daughter and his best friend. As he contends with drugs, health foods, sex orgies, new-age shrinks, religious cults and a boss who belongs to a "gay on weekends" motorcycle gang (horror vet Christopher Lee in a very amusing turn), the laughs pile up in fine fashion.

There are plenty of sharp, witty one-liners in the script by Rich Eustis & Michael Elias and TV veteran Bill Persky keeps the gags flowing nicely. Martin Mull is first-rate in his role and is surrounded by a fine supporting cast.

A thoroughly pleasant and extremely funny satire, very much a reflection of its time. Well worth searching out!

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In his autobiography "Tall, Dark and Gruesome", Sir Christopher Lee identifies this movie as one that was particularly important to him (despite the fact that he played a relatively small part). The reasons being because it was the first time he got to act with an American accent, and also because he was cast against type.

Quotes

Harvey Holroyd: Stokely?
Stokely: Yeah?
Harvey Holroyd: What are you doing here?
Stokely: I practically live here.
Harvey Holroyd: Really? Why the plastic turd?
Stokely: It's my homework. He says my mind is not in touch with my body, so I'm supposed to learn my body's beautiful. Starting with shit.
Dr. Leonard Miller: Stokely, may man! Ah, you ...
Harvey Holroyd: ...

Soundtracks

We Love You, Conrad
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyric by Lee Adams

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Genres

Comedy

Details

Release Date:

28 March 1980

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Marin County, California, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$9,870,727

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$9,870,727

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