

Alvin Purple
1973-12-20 · 95 min · ★ 5.4
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.
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- Directors
- Tim Burstall
- Production companies
- Hexagon Productions, Bi-Jay
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
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Graeme BlundellAlvin Purple
AbigailGirl in See-Through
Lynette CurranFirst Sugar Girl
Christine AmorPeggy
Dennis MillerMr. Horwood
Frederick ParslowAlvin's Father
Alan FinneySpike Dooley
Gary DownRoger Hattam
Kris McQuadeSamantha
Penne Hackforth-JonesDr. Liz Sort
Jacki WeaverSecond Sugar Girl
Noel FerrierJudge
Jon FinlaysonLiz's Lawyer
Anne Scott-PendleburyWoman with PinTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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