We knew that finding
the cast and crew behind Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot
was going to be a probable undertaking, but we didn't expect it to
be on the order of stalking the elusive critter itself. But with some
sleuthing and Mr. Raggozino's patience and  the
miracle of emails, we now have some insight into the making of what
was once one of the most successful independent flix ever released
in America.
Though obscure to most who did not see it as children in its original
release in the 1970's, for those lucky enough to have hidden behind
the seat in front of them during this classic shocker they never forgot
just how damn scary a "G"-rated kiddie matinee could be!
BijouFlix: Can you tell
us, Ed, how you came to have as your only feature film directing credit
Sasquatch?
 Ed
Raggozino: Directing Sasquatch was kind of one-shot
fluke. My training and background is as a theatre director/producer...some
160 productions to my credit. I had a good reputation in the area
(Oregon), so they asked me to direct the film.
I remember when Mike Nichols was asked to direct his first film (The
Graduate), he said, "I just directed the movie the way
I directed theatre, and then told the cameraman to shoot it."
I was recently asked to direct a feature-length film, Puerto
Vallarta Squeeze, but turned down the offer knowing that
the technology has changed drastically since we filmed Sasquatch.
BijouFlix: Can
you tell us something about the producer John Fabian?
Ed Raggozino: John Fabian was best known as
a wildlife documentary filmmaker,
specializing in field and stream type pictures. I haven't seen John
for years. I know he still lives in the area, but I think he's retired.
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