An art student is thrown out of college. Depressed, he comes up with the Party of Dynamic Erection, a near fascist "party" that promotes male sexual dominance and which attracts a couple of other unsavoury confused characters.
Acting
John Hurt's sweaty, desperate charisma carries the whole disaster.
Writing
Dialogue so painfully specific you'll swear you know these losers.
Production
Gritty Northern England locations that reek of disappointment.
Director
Stuart Cooper
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John Hurt originated the role on stage in 1965, winning Most Promising Newcomer—ironic given Malcolm's fear of impotence.
The film satirizes 1970s British far-right movements like the National Front by making their ideology literally about male sexual anxiety.
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