Oh! Calcutta! (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1972, Oh! Calcutta! is a comedy and music film directed by Jacques Levy, running about 100 minutes. “You Won't Believe You Saw The Whole Thing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the controversial off-Broadway musical comedy revue, "Oh! Calcutta!" is a series of musical numbers about sex and sexual mores. Most of the skits feature one or more performers in a state of undress, simulating sex, or both. The show sparked considerable controversy at the time because it featured extended scenes of total nudity, both male and female. The title is taken from a painting by Clovis Trouille, itself a pun on "O quel cul t'as!" French for "What an arse you have!".
Who’s in it. Oh! Calcutta! stars Raina Barrett as Test Girl / Various Roles, Bill Macy as Monte / Mute Physican / Various Roles, Margo Sappington as Cherie / Various Roles and Mark Dempsey as Alfred / Dr. Jaspers / Various Roles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Oh! Calcutta! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh! Calcutta! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh! Calcutta! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh! Calcutta! (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oh! Calcutta! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oh! Calcutta! worth watching?
- Oh! Calcutta! holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh! Calcutta!?
- Oh! Calcutta! stars Raina Barrett, Bill Macy, Margo Sappington, Mark Dempsey and Samantha Harper.
- When was Oh! Calcutta! released?
- Oh! Calcutta! was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.