The movie is right on the rock & roll, but the alternative time and place are mysteriously convincing -- especially if, like me, you believe the most beautiful post-war American cars were Studebakers.

Unsuccessful, but very striking.

The picture as a whole is a fable full of sound and fury, signifying exactly zilch.

Though a failure at the box-office when released, it has aged well and doesn't look that bad when viewed today.