---
title: "Pink Narcissus"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pink-narcissus-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 42497
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 65
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Pink Narcissus (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pink-narcissus-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pink Narcissus is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Fantasy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by La Folie des Hommes, Pink Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A beautiful boy prostitute experiences a series of interlinked narcissistic fantasies from his apartment."

### Why Watch
- Unique visual fantasy experience
- Features experimental art film direction by James Bidgood

### Caveats & Content Note
- May not appeal to viewers seeking traditional narratives
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult erotic themes and fantasy sequences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: erotic, experimental, visual, art, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Bidgood
- **Networks / Studios**: La Folie des Hommes, Pink Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bobby Kendall** as *Pan*
- **Don Brooks** as *Angel / Times Square Hustler / Hippie*
- **Charles Ludlam** as *Salesman / Bar owner / Blind man / Pizza maker / Hindu dancer (uncredited)*
- **Arthur Williams** as *John*
- **Don Kvares** as *Drag Queen*
- **Eddie Barton**
- **Larry Rey** as *Priest*
- **Harvey Yerkes**
- **Don Stephens**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Pink Narcissus released?
The film was released in 1971.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by James Bidgood.

### Q: Who stars in Pink Narcissus?
The film stars Bobby Kendall, Don Brooks, and Charles Ludlam.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as an experimental erotic art film with fantasy and drama elements.

### Q: Where was the film shot?
It was shot in James Bidgood's Manhattan apartment.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pink Narcissus — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42497)
- [Pink Narcissus – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Narcissus)
- [Pink Narcissus - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Narcissus)
- [Pink Narcissus 67% (1971) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/173727-pink-narcissus)

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