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Permissive

1970-05-17 · 90 min · ★ 4.7

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.

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Directors
Lindsay Shonteff
Production companies
Lindsay Shonteff Film Productions Limited
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maggie StrideMaggie StrideSuzy
Gilbert WynneGilbert WynneJimi
Gay SingletonFiona
Alan GorrieLee
Stuart FrancisKip
Mick TravisMick
Onnie McIntyreOnnie
Debbie BowenLacy
Samantha BondGroupie
Madeleine CollinsonMadeleine CollinsonGroupie
Robert DaubignyPogo
Stuart CowellRick
Nicola AustinNicola AustinCoral
Cathy HowardGroupie

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