Loss of Innocence (1961)
"The Greengage Summer" (original title)

The film tells the sensible story of a British girl who awakes from childhood on vacations in France finding life and love.

Director:

Lewis Gilbert

Writers:

Rumer Godden (novel), Rumer Godden (screenplay),

Stars:

Kenneth More, Danielle Darrieux, Susannah York

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kenneth More	...	Eliot
Danielle Darrieux	...	Madame Zisi
Susannah York	...	Joss Grey
Claude Nollier	...	Madame Corbet
Jane Asher	...	Hester
Elizabeth Dear	...	Vicky
Richard Williams	...	Wilmouse
David Saire	...	Paul
Raymond Gérôme	...	Renard
Maurice Denham	...	Mr. Bullock
André Maranne	...	M. Dutour
Harold Kasket	...	M. Prideaux
Jacques B. Brunius	...	M. Joubert
Joy Shelton	...	Mrs. Grey
Balbina	...	Mauricette

Storyline

The film tells the sensible story of a British girl who awakes from childhood on vacations in France finding life and love.

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Plot Keywords:

french countryside | youth | based on novel

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Taglines:

A Summer of Evil...And a Young Girl's Cruel Awakening!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 August 1961 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Loss of Innocence

Filming Locations:

Épernay, Marne, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Victor Saville-Edward Small Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

User Reviews

Enchanting and memorable.

All three stars are magnificent in this story of a young girl, guardian of her young siblings during a nearly idyllic Summer in France. Kenneth More is devastating as an aging jewel thief. Danielle Darrieux is even better. Romanticas and truth-seekers of all angels will love this film.