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Homebodies

1974 · 96 min · Director: Larry Yust

Homebodies (1974) is a comedy, directed by Larry Yust. It stars Peter Brocco and Frances Fuller. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What Homebodies Is About

A group of old people living in an ageing tenement in Cincinnati learn that their building is to be torn down and replaced with new blocks, and they refuse to accept it. These quiet residents first try to discourage the developers, and when that does not work they begin removing the developers and the construction workers one by one, with the film keeping its comic register throughout and treating the killings with complete composure. Larry Yust’s ninety six minute American production was distributed by Avco Embassy and was shot in and around Cincinnati. Paula Trueman, Ian Wolfe, Ruth McDevitt, Peter Brocco, Frances Fuller and William Hansen make up the cast. The film turns urban redevelopment into black comedy by looking at it from the old tenants’ side.

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What is Homebodies about?

A group of old people living in an ageing tenement in Cincinnati learn that their building is to be torn down and replaced with new blocks, and they refuse to accept it. These quiet residents first try to discourage the developers, and when that does not work they begin removing the developers and the construction workers one by one, with the film keeping its comic register throughout and treating the killings with complete composure.

Where can I watch Homebodies?

Homebodies is available to watch on digital platforms such as AMC+ Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Homebodies?

Homebodies runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did Homebodies come out?

Homebodies was released in 1974.

Who directed Homebodies?

Homebodies was directed by Larry Yust.

Who stars in Homebodies?

Homebodies stars Peter Brocco, Frances Fuller, William Hansen, Ruth McDevitt.

What is Homebodies's rating?

Homebodies holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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