Pink Narcissus (1971)
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73% of users liked it
(196 ratings)
Though not hardcore per se, this is an X-rated erotic homosexual film with copious amounts of male nudity. Apparently originally filmed as a worshipful tribute to its star Bobby Kendall, it had to be later trimmed by editor Martin Jay Sadoff due to the cameraman/director's refusal to cut any… More Though not hardcore per se, this is an X-rated erotic homosexual film with copious amounts of male nudity. Apparently originally filmed as a worshipful tribute to its star Bobby Kendall, it had to be later trimmed by editor Martin Jay Sadoff due to the cameraman/director's refusal to cut any portion of it. Basically, it shows Kendall again and again in many different settings and guises and focuses lovingly on portions of his anatomy (especially his well-formed backside), teasingly promising to show him frontally. All settings, whether indoors or out, are indicated by cartoon-like handmade props; the film has a rococo quality which made it successful in arthouse showings. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- James Bidgood
- Genres
- Drama, Gay & Lesbian, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- May 24, 1971 Wide
- Studio
- Strand Releasing
Critic Reviews
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Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
A bracing, gorgeous combination of beefcake images, artworld photography and experimental cinema that's essential for any true film fan.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Pretentious tripe.
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Matt Bailey, Not Coming to a Theater Near You
In addition to its intense, lyrical eroticism and fantastic beauty, the film evokes a genuine sense of sadness for its hero who remains the proverbial bird in a gilded cage.
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