Hail the New Puritan
| Director | Charles Atlas |
|---|---|
| Year | 1987 |
| Country | UK |
| Runtime | 1h 25m |
| Language | English |
| Format | DCP |
| TMDB | View entry |
Synopsis
Pirouetting his way through the ’80s demimonde of London, Michael Clark, Enfant terrible of the British ballet, performs pliés in assless leotards, flirts with pandrogynous club-goers, and mingles in cemeteries. Featuring the music of: The Fall, Bruce Gilbert (Wire), Glenn Branca, Lulu, Ravel & Elvis, HAIL THE NEW PURITAN is a rare piece of “pop mythology”, complete with surreal sketches opposite Mark E. Smith and Clark striping to his underwear for a sadboy solo to Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight?”.
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