Of Human Bondage (1964)

Medical student Philip fall in love with Mildred, a waitress. Although she is a flirt, they have a love affair. But when Philip is told about her constant infidelity, they break up. Mildred... See full summary »

Directors:

Ken Hughes, Henry Hathaway

Writers:

Bryan Forbes, W. Somerset Maugham (novel)

Stars:

Kim Novak, Laurence Harvey, Robert Morley

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Kim Novak	...	Mildred Rogers
Laurence Harvey	...	Philip Carey
Robert Morley	...	Dr. Jacobs
Siobhan McKenna	...	Nora Nesbitt
Roger Livesey	...	Thorpe Athelny
Jack Hedley	...	Griffiths
Nanette Newman	...	Sally Athelny
Ronald Lacey	...	'Matty' Mathews
Olive White	...	Griffith's Girlfriend
Norman Smythe	...	Cadaver Room Attendant
David Morris	...	Young Phillip Carey

Storyline

Medical student Philip fall in love with Mildred, a waitress. Although she is a flirt, they have a love affair. But when Philip is told about her constant infidelity, they break up. Mildred quits her job and becomes a prostitute. But Philip is still in love with her.

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Plot Keywords:

waitress | medical student | prostitute | artist | barmaid | 

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Taglines:

SOME WOMEN CAN'T HELP BEING WHAT THEY ARE!

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 July 1964 (Japan)

Also Known As:

W. Somerset Maugham's of Human Bondage

Filming Locations:

Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Seven Arts Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sue Lyon was mentioned for the female lead before Kim Novak was cast.

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Connections

Version of Of Human Bondage (1946)

User Reviews

EXCELLENT AND SUPERIOR

Those are the words to describe this movie. And that honor belongs mostly to Kim Novak who brings absolute realism to the role as Mildred Rogers. The music is great and Kim Novak is so beautiful and completely believable as Maugham's character. Just a movie not to miss. I loved it and have seen it many times and I have the same opinion over and over. The other players are adequate and just as believable but the real reason for this movie is Kim Novak. She is excellent and superior in this movie. And did I say beautiful.....and she still is today as well. A movie not to be missed. A story that will hold your attention as the character of Mildred Rogers evolves.