Robert Dorning, an English actor, made his mark in the 1960s and 1970s with a series of distinctive roles in cult films. He appears in Cul-de-sac (1966), a darkly comedic exploration of isolation, and Carry On Emmannuelle (1978), where he navigates the playful absurdities of erotic comedy. Dorning's performances in School for Sex (1969) and I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight (1976) further cement his presence in the realm of exploitation cinema, where he brought a unique charm to the often outrageous narratives. His contributions to this genre highlight the eclectic nature of British cult films.
I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight
Virginal nerd Jon Pigeon works in a peculiar sex research institute in which patients run about the corridors naked, nude aerobics are encouraged and where no man is safe from a crotch-grabbing old tea-lady. In order to seduce office secretary Cheryl, Pigeon invents a machine nicknamed Agnes which emits a 'sonic aphrodisiac' that can turn any man or woman into an over-lustful sex maniac. While his attempts to zap Cheryl end in disaster, Pigeon has some fun turning the 'sexy ray' on his bullying boss Nutbrown and clean-up campaigner Mary Watchtower.
