A controversial benchmark of australian cinema and a monumental part of the 70s ozploitation movement, alvin purple is tim burstalls petersen legendary film that introduced full frontal nudity to a mainstream audience and blazed a trail of outrageous rompinspired cinematic mayhem. Remarkably, he is always pursued by oversexed women, which constantly gets him into hot water. He clearly counted the dollars that came his way from the deal. A 1974 film sequel alvin rides again toneddown the sex scenes and nudity, adding more camp comedy. For those of us that enjoy seventies sinema, alvin purple has a reasonable amount to offer. The original alvin purple 1973 stars graeme blundell as the titular stud whos servicing women for a sex therapist who knows hes packing a cure.
Alvin purple was australias most successful film at the time of its release. Alvin purple rewatched the raunchy centre of the 70s. Alvin purple rides again the grindhouse cinema database. Belinda giblin alvin purple o death where is thy sting 1976. It starts out okay with a series of comedy bits involving lots of nudity and silliness, but about thirty minutes in the film takes a major detour, becoming a pisspoor gangster comedy. Alvin purple graeme blundell, the lothario hero of the australian lowbudgeter alvin purple 1974, rides again in this slappedtogether sequel. Alvin rides again still features a lot of full frontal nudity. The film has been released in region four on dvd by roadshow, often coupled with alvin purple in a two disc package. Mar 10, 2017 alvin purple episode 10 the footy widow part one. The film must have been a success as two sequels came out afterwards alvin rides again and melvin, son of alvin.
As ozploitation films of the 1970s exploded with horror, action and violence. The film was a massive success and was even acclaimed for the serious themes behind its sexfarce plotting. Alvin rides again 1974 cast and crew still irresistible to women, australian alvin graeme blundell causes more confusion by impersonating a gangster. The character alvin, through the film and the ensuing television series, became an australian cultural icon and the name alvin purple. With gerry sont, lenita vangellis, jon finlayson, tina bursill. Alvin rides again 1974 directed by robin copping, david. Waterbed salesman alvin consults a psychiatrist about his irresistibilty to women. Trailer 1979 australian vietnam war movie the odd angry shot bryan brown.
Theres a fair amount of naked flesh both female and male and pretty mild, but entertaining sex on display. Belinda giblin alvin purple o death where is thy sting. The film scores a few points for a great performance from frank thring and an enjoyable car chase at the end. Feb 02, 2012 alvin purple, abigail, old melbourne trams. The swinging seventies ethic take full flight in this one. Alvin rides again is a 1974 australia sexcomedy film sequel to alvin purple. Graeme blundell, frank thring, alan finney, gus mercurio, noel ferrier, abigail, jon finlayson, kris mcquade, chantal contouri, jeff ashby, david bilcock, robin copping, alvin purple rides again. As he grows up, alvin is unable to find gratification in these loveless encounters, seeing his sexual prowess as a problem, and seeks help from a sex therapist who uses him to help cure women. After an accident sees mcgee killed, alvin must take over his persona and help a gang of crooks rob a casino. Still irresistible to women, australian alvin graeme blundell causes more confusion by impersonating a gangster. Alvin rides again is a 1974 australian sexcomedy film sequel to alvin purple. It seems that theres an american gangster around and about, balls mcgee also played by. The alvin rides again disc features 804 of interviews, with producer tim burstall, codirector robin copping and writer alan hopgood, a photo gallery, a theatrical trailer and aftrs short film six days straight this package has subsequently been.
Telecharger et regarder alvin gratuitement sur filmtube larchive du streaming gratuit. Alvin purple 2 foreplay the prequel nonusa format, pal, reg. A waterbed salesman who is irresistible to women gets a job as a gardener in a convent. This was followed by a 1976 australian broadcasting corporation situation comedy television series titled alvin purple. Alvin rides again 1974 twisted history limelight tours. Son of alvin 1984 as well as an australian tv series, also titled alvin purple 1976. With graeme blundell, alan finney, gus mercurio, noel ferrier. A 1974 film sequel alvin purple rides again toneddown the sex scenes and nudity, adding more camp comedy.
Graeme blundell, frank thring, alan finney, gus mercurio, noel ferrier, abigail, jon finlayson, kris mcquade, chantal contouri, jeff ashby, david bilcock, robin copping, alvin purple rides again alvin rides. The series followed continued adventures of the title character, previously featured in successful sex comedy feature films alvin purple 1973 and alvin purple rides again 1974. It was inevitable given the success of alvin purple that a sequel would be made. This time, alvin has more to contend with than the requisite beautiful girls who find him irresistable. It did huge business at the australian box office but wasnt so well received elsewhere, possibly because its not very good. The talented cast of actors tries hard to keep the thin material afloat, and the movie spawned two sequels alvin rides again 1974 and melvin. As ozploitation films of the 1970s exploded with horror, action and violence, the movement also revelled in raunchiness. Alvin purple, the worlds most unlikely sex symbol stumbles from woman to woman and job to job in this zany, sexy australian comedy. Heading north for a change of pace and to escape his amorous women devotees, alvin and his best mate spike dooley alan finney run into alvin s exact double, an american gangster named balls mcgee graeme blundell. The series followed continued adventures of the title character, previously featured in successful sex comedy feature films alvin purple 1973 and alvin purple rides again 1974 graeme blundell reprises the role of alvin in the series. It was directed by david bilcock and robin copping, who were regular collaborators with tim burstall.
Remarkably, he is always pursued by oversexed women, which. Still, it generated enough income in australian dollars to warrant a sequel, alvin purple rides again, released just a couple of years later. With graeme blundell, abigail, lynette curran, christine amor. The alvin rides again disc features 804 of interviews, with producer tim burstall, codirector robin copping and writer alan hopgood, a photo gallery, a theatrical trailer and aftrs short film six days straight. Alvin purple 1973 clip 1 on aso australias audio and. Unfortunately, alvin rides again is a sad and sorry affair, and i found myself cringing with embarrassment when watching it. Alvin purple, abigail, old melbourne trams youtube. Alvin purple rides again alvin rides again, and again. Alvin purple, a man who cant hold down a job because of his voracious sexual appetite, impersonates a dead american gangster. It was rated m unlike its predecessor which was rated r. Sep 15, 2017 belinda giblin alvin purple o death where is thy sting 1976. The lessloved alvin rides again 1974 skips the sexcrazed scenarios in favor of a comic tale of alvin having to. Alvin purple 1973 nude scenes movie melvin, son of alvin. Blundell reprised the title role in both, as well as in the 1984 movie melvin, son of alvin.