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Mods, rockers, nudity, and the seedier sides of 1960s London in full mondo color.

PRIMITIVE LONDON

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1965 · 1h 27m · X · Comedy / Documentary · IMDB TMDB

Exploitation film documentary on 'Swinging London' as it actually happened. Arnold Louis Miller, the director of 'Nudist Memories', interviews mods, rockers and beatniks. Wife Swapping, an overworked stripper, child birth, the killing of chickens and an interview with Billy J. Kramer also feature.

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What is Primitive London about?

Primitive London is a 1965 United Kingdom comedy documentary film directed by Arnold L. Miller that explores the sensational and sordid sides of 1960s London, from youth subcultures to wife-swapping parties.

Synopsis

The sensational follow-up to "London in the Raw," "Primitive London" sets out to reflect society's decay through a sideshow spectacle of 1960s London depravity—and manages to outdo its predecessor. Here, we confront mods, rockers and beatniks at the Ace Café, cut some rug with obscure beat band The Zephyrs, smirk at flabby men in the sauna and goggle at sordid wife-swapping parties as we discover a pre-permissive Britain still trying to move on from the post-war depression of the 1950s.
Details & Specs
Director
Arnold L. Miller
Writers
Arnold L. Miller, Donald Ford, Derek Ford
Release
1965
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

Why Cult

Real Birth Scene

This doc doesn't flinch: there's an unfiltered childbirth sequence, rare for its time and even more jarring in a mondo context.

Mods, Rockers & Beatniks

Primitive London captures the street-level feud and flair of 1960s London's youth tribes at legendary spots like the Ace Café.

Decadent Mondo Spectacle

Wife swapping, overworked strippers, and a chicken killing—this film piles on the 'real-life' taboos for maximum mondo shock.

Beat Band: The Zephyrs

Catch an obscure beat performance by The Zephyrs—an authentic slice of the London music underground.

Questions from the Vault

What is Primitive London about? +

Primitive London is a 1965 United Kingdom comedy documentary directed by Arnold L. Miller that exposes the sensational and seedy aspects of 1960s London, featuring youth subcultures, wife-swapping parties, and more.

When was Primitive London released? +

Primitive London was released in 1965.

Who directed Primitive London? +

Primitive London was directed by Arnold L. Miller.

How long is Primitive London? +

Primitive London has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is Primitive London? +

Primitive London is a comedy documentary.

Where can I watch Primitive London? +

Primitive London is available to stream on SassyFlix.