Alvin Purple

Alvin Purple is a successful 1973 Australian comedy film.

Related Topics:
1973 - Australia

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The film is a sex-farce which follows a seemingly-ordinary, naïf young Melbourne resident, Alvin Purple (Blundell) who women find irresistible. He must try (unsuccessfully) to resist legions of women who want him. Much of the film consists of chase scenes, a la Benny Hill.

Related Topics:
Sex-farce - Melbourne - Benny Hill

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Alvin is so worn-out he seeks psychiatric help to solve his problems. His psychiatrist is, of course, a woman....

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The film is an important one in Australian cinema history. It was the most commercially successful Australian film of the 1970s.

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