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Drama Cult Classic

A would-be politician dives into California hippie culture for votes, sex, and smoke.

THE DIRTIEST GAME

1970 · 1h 5m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A candidate for California state representative decides he needs the hippie vote to win, so he runs on a platform to legalize marijuana, and sets out to check out the hippie lifestyle.

Quick Answer

What is The Dirtiest Game about?

The Dirtiest Game is a 1970 American drama film directed by James Bryan and Titus Moede about a candidate for California state representative who seeks the hippie vote by adopting their lifestyle and campaigning to legalize marijuana.

Programmer's Pick

Only in a 1970s sexploitation flick does running for office mean swapping speeches for group sessions and campaign trails for wild parties. If you think politics and pot don’t mix, this independent romp is here to prove you wrong—repeatedly.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In The Dirtiest Game, a hopeful candidate for California state representative is determined to secure the votes of local pot-smoking hippies. To win their favor, he runs on a pro-marijuana legalization platform and immerses himself in the hippie lifestyle. What follows is a blur of marijuana smoke, sexual escapades, and a crash course in countercultural politics as he mingles with free-spirited young people. This sexploitation drama uses its independent film roots to take a tongue-in-cheek look at political ambition and the excesses of the era’s youth culture.

Details & Specs

Directors
James Bryan, Titus Moede
Writers
James Bryan, Frank Millen
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 5m
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
The Dirtiest Game In The World

Why Cult

Sexploitation Politics Crossover

A politician’s campaign becomes an excuse to wallow in the era’s signature vices, blurring the line between public service and pleasure.

Marijuana Legalization Plot

The film builds its story around the hot-button issue of legalizing marijuana and the candidate's attempt to become a 'guru' to the hippie youth.

Independent Film Flair

True to its low-budget roots, this film delivers its content with a raw, unvarnished edge—from party scenes to its freewheeling cast.

Hedonistic Hippie Culture

Prepare for uninhibited depictions of sex, weed, and counterculture antics—cranked up to eleven.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Dirtiest Game released? +

The Dirtiest Game was released in 1970.

Who directed The Dirtiest Game? +

The Dirtiest Game was directed by James Bryan and Titus Moede.

How long is The Dirtiest Game? +

The Dirtiest Game runs for 65 minutes.

What genre is The Dirtiest Game? +

The Dirtiest Game is a drama film.

Where can I watch The Dirtiest Game? +

You can watch The Dirtiest Game on SassyFlix.

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