London’s groupie subculture gets an X-rated, raw close-up in this 1970 drama of sex, music, and drifting souls.
PERMISSIVE
Suzy arrives in London with nowhere to stay and meets Fiona, a groupie who has settled into a relationship with Lee, a singer/bassist in a rock band.
Permissive is a 1970 British drama film directed by Lindsay Shonteff about Suzy, a young woman navigating the world of London’s groupies, rock musicians, and drifters.
Synopsis
After the accident Suzy meets Fiona again. She becomes accepted as part of Forever More's entourage, and develops the glamorous style and hard attitude of an experienced groupie. She makes a play for Lee and ousts Fiona from her status as his 'old lady.' In the final scene, the band are about to leave their hotel when Suzy finds Fiona in the bathroom with her wrists slashed. She walks out, abandoning her former friend.
- Director
- Lindsay Shonteff
- Writer
- Jeremy Craig Dryden
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Drama
Why Cult
Experience the gritty world of London’s 1970s groupie scene—no gloss, all attitude, and plenty of backstage drama.
Certified X, this film flaunts its explicit take on sex, nudity, and the era’s permissive mores—drugsploitation meets swinging London.
The story embeds viewers with Forever More, a real band, giving you a raw rock ‘n’ roll tour from rehearsal rooms to street busking.
Meet Pogo, a gentle hippie whose tragic fate adds a note of real melancholy to Suzy's meandering journey.
Questions from the Vault
What is Permissive about? +
Permissive follows Suzy as she enters the London groupie scene, delving into a world of rock bands, one-night stands, and drifting friendships.
When was Permissive released? +
Permissive was released in 1970.
Who directed Permissive? +
Lindsay Shonteff directed Permissive.
How long is Permissive? +
Permissive has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Permissive? +
Permissive is a drama.
Where can I watch Permissive? +
Permissive is available to stream on SassyFlix.
