Movie Description This drama penned by Harold Pinter (based on a story by L.P. Hartley) tells the enchanting, bittersweet story of an illicit love affair between two aristocrats as told by an old man who, as a young boy, acted as their messenger.
| Credits | | Cast: | Dominic Guard, Edward Fox, Julie Christie, Margaret Leighton, Michael Gough, Michael Redgrave |
Notes Produced by Associated British Productions, Elstree.
Color by Technicolor.
Shown at the Cannes Film Festival May 25, 1971 and winner of the Grand Prix.
Originally rated MPAA GP.
Film debut for actor Dominic Guard.
Additional cast: John Rees and Gordon Richardson.
Additional credit: Bob Lawrence (chief makeup)
Copyright 1971 E.M.I. Film Productions Ltd.
Editorial Reviews "...Exquisitely crafted....Despite the picture-postcard imagery, the film-makers' real preoccupations -- snobbery, sex, betrayal and violence -- are always apparent..." Sight and Sound - Geoffrey Macnab (09/01/2000)
"...[A] gorgeously shot film..." -- 4 out of 4 stars USA Today - Mike Clark (02/21/1996)
Awards 1971CannesPalme d'Or
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