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Permissive (1970)

Movie ★ 4.7 90 min

Drama

When Suzy arrives in London to visit an old school friend, she is unwittingly plunged into the ruthless world of the 'groupie'. Fuelled by sex, drugs and jealousy, her new lifestyle fosters in her a cold, cynical instinct for survival. But tragedy is never far away.

Lindsay Shonteff Director Jeremy Craig Dryden Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 17, 1970
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NC-17
IMDb
tt0066216
Language
Studio
Lindsay Shonteff Film Productions Limited

Themes

Cast

Maggie Stride Maggie Stride Suzy Gilbert Wynne Gilbert Wynne Jimi Gay Singleton Fiona Alan Gorrie Lee Stuart Francis Kip Mick Travis Mick Onnie McIntyre Onnie Debbie Bowen Lacy Samantha Bond Groupie Madeleine Collinson Madeleine Collinson Groupie Robert Daubigny Pogo Stuart Cowell Rick Nicola Austin Nicola Austin Coral Cathy Howard Groupie

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Frequently asked questions

What is Permissive about?
When Suzy arrives in London to visit an old school friend, she is unwittingly plunged into the ruthless world of the 'groupie'. Fuelled by sex, drugs and jealousy, her new lifestyle fosters in her a cold, cynical instinct for survival. But tragedy is never far away.
Who directed Permissive?
Permissive was directed by Lindsay Shonteff.
Who stars in Permissive?
Permissive stars Maggie Stride, Gilbert Wynne, Gay Singleton, Alan Gorrie.
When was Permissive released?
Permissive is a 1970 drama film.
Where can I watch Permissive?
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