Alvin Purple
1973, English. Directed by Tim Burstall.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Alvin Purple is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tim BurstallDirector
- Graeme BlundellAlvin Purple
- AbigailGirl in See-Through
- Lynette CurranFirst Sugar Girl
- Christine AmorPeggy
- Dina MannShirley
- Dennis MillerMr. Horwood
- Jill ForsterMrs. Horwood
- Frederick ParslowAlvin's Father
- Valerie BlakeAlvin's Mother
- Alan FinneySpike Dooley
- Gary DownRoger Hattam
- Jenny HagenAgnes Jackson
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1973
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Alan Hopgood
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Alvin Purple: quick answers
What comes after Alvin Purple?
Next in the series: Alvin Rides Again (1974) and Melvin, Son of Alvin (1984).
Is Alvin Purple worth watching?
Alvin Purple doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Alvin Purple?
Alvin Purple runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Alvin Purple have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Alvin Purple. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Alvin Purple parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Alvin Purple is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Alvin Purple on?
Alvin Purple is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alvin Purple?
If you liked Alvin Purple, try Ricky Gervais: Humanity, Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer, Britannia Hospital.
Who directed Alvin Purple?
Alvin Purple (1973) was directed by Tim Burstall and stars Graeme Blundell, Abigail, Lynette Curran.