Extremes (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Extremes is a documentary film directed by Mike Lytton, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. "EXTREMES" covers the whole gamut of present day human behaviour, from carefree pop fans bathing nude at the Isle of Wight to withdrawn, pathetic junkies hastening their own deaths with hard drugs. Such is the range encompassed by the so-called "permissive society", doubly significant because it usually involves young people who have either never known discipline or are rebelling against an overdose of it. They can't change society so they have no alternative but to drop out from it. In some of the most natural and remarkable film footage ever obtained, Tony Klinger and Michael Lytton have captured a unique cross-section of them going their chosen ways, and talking freely and frankly about doing so. Nothing was pre-arranged, nothing rehearsed: everything was filmed as it happened. Hippies, homosexuals, junkies, Hell's Angels, alcoholics, drop-outs - all fall into the category of nonconformist minorities.
Who’s in it. Extremes stars Anthony Klinger as narrator, Rick Davies, Frank Farrell and Roger Hodgson, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extremes page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extremes (1971)?
- In GB, Extremes is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Extremes?
- Extremes stars Anthony Klinger, Rick Davies, Frank Farrell, Roger Hodgson and Richard Palmer-James.
- When was Extremes released?
- Extremes was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.