Where to watch The Steagle (1971)

Story

Set during the Cuban missile crisis, a timid academic abandons his ordinary life to pursue a series of fantasies he's long imagined. He embarks on a cross-country journey, reinventing himself in different towns and exploring alternate versions of who he might become. As the world faces potential catastrophe, this professor discovers what happens when someone finally decides to live outside the constraints of his everyday existence.

Why watch

• 1971 comedy offering a quirky take on self-discovery and personal reinvention
• Richard Benjamin leads a cast including Cloris Leachman in this period piece
• Directed by Paul Sylbert with 87 minutes of lighthearted storytelling

Good for: Comedy lovers seeking something offbeat, though the certificate status is unknown so viewers should check content details before deciding on group viewing.