Alvin Purple(1973)
We did it for Alvin!
Alvin Purple Synopsis
Alvin is your average guy, except for the fact women find him irresistible and chase him everywhere. He tries to avoid them and get psychiatric help but gets used by the psychiatrists as a gigolo to treat other patients instead.
Alvin Purple (1973) is a comedy film directed by Tim Burstall, released on December 20, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Graeme Blundell, Abigail, Lynette Curran and Christine Amor. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Burstall
- Writers:
- Alan Hopgood
- Producers:
- Tim Burstall, Robin Copping
- Production:
- Hexagon Productions, Bi-Jay
- Status:
- Released
Alvin Purple (1973) Trailer
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Alvin Purple Cast & Crew
Main cast
Graeme Blundell
as Alvin Purple
Abigail
as Girl in See-Through
Lynette Curran
as First Sugar Girl
Christine Amor
as Peggy
- Dina Mann
Dina Mann
as Shirley
Dennis Miller
as Mr. Horwood
- Jill Forster
Jill Forster
as Mrs. Horwood
Frederick Parslow
as Alvin's Father
- Valerie Blake
Valerie Blake
as Alvin's Mother
Alan Finney
as Spike Dooley
Gary Down
as Roger Hattam
- Jenny Hagen
Jenny Hagen
as Agnes Jackson
Key crew
Directed by Tim Burstall, written by Alan Hopgood, produced by Tim Burstall and Robin Copping.
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Alvin Purple Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 22 ratings.
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Alvin Purple – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alvin Purple online?
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Alvin Purple (1973) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Alvin Purple?
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The main cast of Alvin Purple (1973) includes Graeme Blundell, Abigail, Lynette Curran, Christine Amor and Dina Mann. The film was directed by Tim Burstall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alvin Purple released?
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Alvin Purple was released on December 20, 1973 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Alvin Purple worth watching?
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Alvin Purple (1973) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Alvin Purple?
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Yes. The official Alvin Purple trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.