---
title: "Alvin Purple"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alvin-purple-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33057
imdb_id: "tt0069698"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "R"
---

# Alvin Purple (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alvin-purple-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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).
Draft 1:
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tim Burstall
- **Networks / Studios**: Hexagon Productions, Bi-Jay

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Graeme Blundell** as *Alvin Purple*
- **Abigail** as *Girl in See-Through*
- **Lynette Curran** as *First Sugar Girl*
- **Christine Amor** as *Peggy*
- **Dina Mann** as *Shirley*
- **Dennis Miller** as *Mr. Horwood*
- **Jill Forster** as *Mrs. Horwood*
- **Frederick Parslow** as *Alvin's Father*
- **Valerie Blake** as *Alvin's Mother*
- **Alan Finney** as *Spike Dooley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Alvin Purple online?
Alvin Purple is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Alvin Purple worth watching?
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.

### Q: How long is the movie Alvin Purple and when was it released?
Alvin Purple is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Alvin Purple?
Alvin Purple was directed by Tim Burstall.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Alvin Purple — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33057)
- [Alvin Purple (1973) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069698/fullcredits/)
- [Alvin Purple - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Purple)
- [Alvin Purple (1973)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Alvin Purple Cast: Graeme Blundell, Abigail, Lynette Curran](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/alvin-purple/1001034/credits/)

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