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Comedy documentary

The Love Epidemic (1975): Cast

The Love Epidemic (1975) movie poster

The Love Epidemic is a 1975 comedy documentary directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, starring Peter Reynolds, Michael Laurence and John Ewart. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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The Love Epidemic (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genres
Documentary , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Love Epidemic About?

The premise of The Love Epidemic without spoilers.

Nobody is immune. This Australian educational documentary examines venereal disease before the AIDS crisis, stressing that the issue affects everyone—young or old, gay or straight. It blends straightforward factual segments with humorous skits that show how people of varying innocence can contract serious yet treatable infections.

The Love Epidemic Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • venereal disease
  • std
  • ozploitation
  • reenactment
  • sexually transmitted disease clinic
  • australian comedy
  • australian sex comedy
  • epidemic
  • sexually transmitted disease
  • sti
  • australia
  • australian
+26 more
  • medieval
  • sexually transmitted
  • love
  • pandemic
  • syphilis
  • gonorrhea
  • prostitute
  • call girl
  • hong kong
  • nightclub dancer
  • mockumentary
  • asia
  • asian
  • new south wales australia
  • medical
  • medicine
  • sexual
  • sexual health
  • health
  • std clinic
  • clinician
  • clinical
  • clinic
  • 1970s
  • unsafe sex
  • sydney australia
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Cast & crew

The Love Epidemic Cast

Peter Reynolds leads the cast, with Michael Laurence and John Ewart. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Love Epidemic

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From the director

More from Brian Trenchard-Smith

More films directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith: Absolute Deception, The Cabin, Arctic Blast and Porky’s: Pimpin’ Pee Wee.

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The Love Epidemic Also Known As

Also known as “The Epidemic”.

Also known as
  • The Epidemic

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FAQ

The Love Epidemic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Love Epidemic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Love Epidemic?

The Love Epidemic runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Love Epidemic released?

The Love Epidemic was released on January 3, 1975.

Who directed The Love Epidemic?

The Love Epidemic was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.

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Who is in the cast of The Love Epidemic?

The Love Epidemic stars Peter Reynolds, Michael Laurence and John Ewart, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Love Epidemic have a post-credit scene?

No. The Love Epidemic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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