I Want What I Want (1972)
A sensitive Englishman experiences an intense sexual identity crisis after realizing he is a man trapped in a woman's body. The only time Roy (Anne Heywood) feels truly comfortable is when he's wearing women's clothing. But when Roy's cruel father catches him dressed up like a lady, the conflicted young man escapes to a place where he can be safe, and fully embraces his female persona. Now living under the name Wendy, he suffers a harrowing encounter with a vicious new neighbor who beats him mercilessly after discovering his sexual secret. In the wake of that brutal attack, Wendy decides that his only option is to rid himself of his troublesome manhood once and for all. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Anne Heywood, Harry Andrews, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Dexter
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
Synopsis of I Want What I Want
A sensitive Englishman experiences an intense sexual identity crisis after realizing he is a man trapped in a woman's body. The only time Roy (Anne Heywood) feels truly comfortable is when he's wearing women's clothing. But when Roy's cruel father catches him dressed up like a lady, the conflicted young man escapes to a place where he can be safe, and fully embraces his female persona. Now living under the name Wendy, he suffers a harrowing encounter with a vicious new neighbor who beats him mercilessly after discovering his sexual secret. In the wake of that brutal attack, Wendy decides that his only option is to rid himself of his troublesome manhood once and for all. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Complete Cast of I Want What I Want
- Anne Heywood - Roy/Wendy
- Jill Bennett - Margaret Stevenson
- Michael Coles - Frank
- Virginia Stride - Shirley
- Rachel Gurney - Mrs. Parkhurst
- Robin Hawdon - Tony
- Paul Prescott - Roger Parkhurst
- Hilda Fenemore
- Deborah Grant
- Harry Andrews - Father
- Paul Rogers - Mr. Waites
- Sheila Reid - June
- Jill Melford - Lorna
- Anthony Sharp - Mr. Parkhurst
- Philip Bond - Philip
- Liza Goddard - Carole
- John Baskcomb
- Laurie Goode
- Director(s):
- John Dexter
- Writer(s):
- Gillian Freeman, Gavin Lambert
- Producer(s):
- Raymond Stross
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children)
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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