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Alvin Purple 1973

“We did it for Alvin!”

Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Director
Tim Burstall
Networks
Hexagon Productions, Bi-Jay
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★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 22 votes R Comedy Released
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Alvin Purple" (1973). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
1973
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Dec 20, 1973
Original language
EN
Origin
Australia
Studios
Hexagon Productions, Bi-Jay
Genres
Comedy
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★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 22 votes
Episode runtime
~95 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Hexagon Productions, Bi-Jay
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Alvin Purple" (1973).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Alvin Purple
Year: 1973
Genre: Australian sex comedy
Director: Tim Burstall
Screenplay: Alan Hopgood
Production Companies: Hexagon Productions and Village Roadshow
Cast:
Graeme Blundell (Alvin Purple)
Abigail (Girl in See-Through)
Lynette Curran (First Sugar Girl)
Plot: Alvin is an average guy whom women find irresistible and chase everywhere. He tries to avoid them and seek psychiatric help, but psychiatrists use him as a gigolo to treat other patients.
Release Date (US): 10/10/1974 (Source 1) / October 10, 1974 (Source 5).
Runtime: 1h 35m (Source 1).
Rating: R (Source 1).
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Alvin Purple holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

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Alvin Purple is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.

Who directed Alvin Purple?

Alvin Purple was directed by Tim Burstall.

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