The Chicken Chronicles (1977)

• Year: 1977
• Released: 01 Oct 1977
• Country: United States
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075836/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_chicken_chronicles
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English
• MPA Rating: R
• Genre: Comedy
• Runtime: 95 min
• Writer: Paul Diamond
• Director: Frank Simon
• Cast: Phil Silvers, Ed Lauter, Steve Guttenberg
• Keywords: coming of age, 1960s, sex comedy, high school student, pot smoking,

	5.1/10
	55% – Audience

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A high school senior tries to score with Margaret.

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The cast is game but the plot is lame ………..

“The Chicken Chronicles” is a very slight teenage sex comedy, centering around Steve Guttenberg’s futile attempts to get laid. Although there are a few chuckles, mostly involving take out chicken and Phil Silvers, this is basically a misfire. The jokes are lame, there is no nudity, and really very little story. Most definitely, the “American Pie” crowd should avoid this. It is however suitable for mixed company that can tolerate the endless joint smoking, and sexual references. The film also serves to promote the Vietnam era liberal viewpoint. At best a time capsule of innocent high school pranks, at worst a totally pointless movie. – MERK

“You could be a student leader!” … “Lead them where?!”

In 1969, a high school senior from a wealthy, absentee family in Hollywood–a rebel on the school paper and a goof-off at his job in a chicken restaurant–is frustrated at his lack of progress with the girls (a survey that proclaims “87% of all 12th grade boys admit to being sexually active” clearly doesn’t apply to our frustrated hero). Screenwriter Paul Diamond, adapting his novel, facetiously drops hints about the Viet Cong, President Nixon, Ingmar Bergman and “Rosemary’s Baby” in an attempt (I guess) to situate his story in a particular era, yet director Francis Simon fails to accentuate the film with any nostalgic flair–the majority of it looks like 1977, and sounds like it as well. In the lead, Steve Guttenberg (who gets an ‘introducing’ credit) is a handsome, muscular, ingratiating fellow with a boyish voice and a slightly-stupefied look. He’s full of youthful energy and breezes through the movie effortlessly, yet he doesn’t leave any footprints behind him. As a vehicle for newcomers and veterans, these “Chronicles” are certainly lacking. Ed Lauter does his granite-jawed act as the school’s vice principal, while top-billed (!) Phil Silvers overacts as Guttenberg’s boss, shouting as if he were performing in front of a live audience. *1/2 from ****

War and Piece

Millionaires and palm trees line swanky Beverly Hills, California in May, 1969. When not protest-writing about the Vietnam War, curly-haired high school senior Steve Guttenberg (as David “Dave” Kessler) has one thing on his mind. He desperately needs to have (you guessed it) sex, but Mr. Guttenberg is unable to find a place to copulate. Yes, he has his own car and lives in the Los Angeles area. Guttenberg is also good-looking, muscular and athletic. He has access to all the intoxicants he could need, and lives in a specious mansion with parents who keep out of sight. And, Guttenberg attracts attention from blonde Lisa Reeves (as Margaret) and brunette Meridith Baer (as Tracy), who certainly must be among the two most arousing young women in school…

That Guttenberg can’t find a partner and place for sexual activity is not entirely believable, but he is appealing in his first starring role. The story never seems as funny as writer Paul Diamond’s original intentions, but there are some laughs. Funniest is nerdy but cute Gino Baffa (as Charlie), Guttenberg’s more sexually active little brother. Director Francis Simon does well with his engaging cast at a graduation party. Veteran comedian Phil Silvers is always nice to see – herein, he’s the manager of am unsanitary “Kentucky Fried Chicken”-styled eatery. Guttenberg claims he works there for gas money. Back in 1969, rich kids still worked at fast-food restaurants. The songs, led by “Every Day with You Girl” by Dennis Yost and the Classics IV, sound fresh.

****** The Chicken Chronicles (10/20/77) Francis Simon ~ Steve Guttenberg, Branscombe Richmond, Gino Baffa, Phil Silvers