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Sex, smoke, and shattered illusions on the wild road with a rock band in swinging London.

I AM A GROUPIE

It's a great scene when SEX goes POP!

1970 · 1h 26m · R · Drama / Musical · IMDB TMDB

A teenage rock-group fan is so desperate to be with her heroes that she sneaks aboard their van and heads with them for London. Unfortunately for her, the boys are not nice at all and use her as their sex toy.

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File under: 'It seemed like a good idea after three joints and a Cat Stevens record.'

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Derek Ford's backstage exposé rips the glitter off the groupie fantasy, swapping glam for grim with an R-rated tour of mod England's rock underbelly. Expect druggy jams, nudity, and more than one catfight as youthful dreams meet the not-so-smooth operators of Opal Butterfly.

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Quick Answer
What is I Am a Groupie about?

I Am a Groupie is a 1970 United Kingdom drama-musical film directed by Derek Ford about a bored teenage girl who becomes a groupie for the rock band Opal Butterfly, only to find the lifestyle far less glamorous than expected.

Details & Specs
Director
Derek Ford
Writers
Derek Ford, Suzanne Mercer
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Drama, Musical
Also Known As
Original title: Groupie Girl

Synopsis

A bored teenage girl decides that she wants to meet rock stars, and the best way to do that is to become a groupie. She finds herself going on the road with a rock band called Opal Butterfly, and soon discovers that being a rock band's groupie isn't as glamorous or exciting as she thought it would be.

Why Cult

Backstage Brit Rock

Get a sleazy, first-hand look at the 1970s English rock scene, complete with a band called Opal Butterfly and all the debauchery that comes with it.

Exploitation Excess

This is exploitation cinema through and through: group sex, nude dancing, marijuana, and a car crash, all packed into a brisk 86 minutes.

Female Perspective

The story centers on a teenage girl's journey from fandom to disillusionment, shining an unvarnished light on the world of groupies and the men who use them.

Mod Era Vibes

From the fashion to the music, the film is steeped in the mod culture of late '60s and early '70s England.

Cast & Crew

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Director: Derek Ford Writers: Derek Ford, Suzanne Mercer
Billy Boyle Billy Boyle Wesley RS Richard Shaw Morrie Donald Sumpter Donald Sumpter Steve James Beck James Beck Brian EJ Esme Johns Sally (groupie) BP Bobby Parr Ray Eliza Terry Eliza Terry Suzy PB Paul Bacon Alfred Neil Hallett Neil Hallett Detective Sergeant MF Maureen Flanagan Thief BC Belinda Caren Pat LG Lynton Guest Mick PW Paul Woloff Jim PP Paul Pryde Dave JE Jimmy Edwards Bob BJ Bill Jarvis Pete SP Sion Probert Bruce EH Emmett Hennessy Alan SK Simon King Neil TD Tom Docherty Ricky TA Trevor Adams Barry Ken Hutchison Ken Hutchison Colin Gennie Nevinson Gennie Nevinson Moira JT Jeanette Thomsett Shirley CK Catherine Kessler Myra CW Christine Wright Mandy WS Walter Swash Hotel Porter

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Questions from the Vault

What is I Am a Groupie about? +

I Am a Groupie follows a bored teenage girl who becomes a groupie for the rock band Opal Butterfly, only to find the lifestyle far less exciting than she'd hoped.

When was I Am a Groupie released? +

I Am a Groupie was released in 1970.

Who directed I Am a Groupie? +

Derek Ford directed I Am a Groupie.

How long is I Am a Groupie? +

I Am a Groupie has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is I Am a Groupie? +

I Am a Groupie is a drama and musical film.

Where can I watch I Am a Groupie? +

You can watch I Am a Groupie on SassyFlix.

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