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24 August 1966 (USA)
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Michael Caine is Alfie is Wicked ! more
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For Alfie, the only real life is sex life; only then can he kid himself he is living. Sex is not used as the working-class boy's way to 'the top'...
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Nominated for 5 Oscars.
Another 7 wins
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16 nominations
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(21 articles)
Harry Brown – Martyn’s Review
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Michael Caine's success doubts
(From Monsters and Critics. 11 November 2009, 2:23 AM, PST)
(From FilmShaft.com. 11 November 2009, 3:07 AM, PST)
Michael Caine's success doubts
(From Monsters and Critics. 11 November 2009, 2:23 AM, PST)
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Michael Caine | ... | Alfie Elkins |
 | Shelley Winters | ... | Ruby |
 | Millicent Martin | ... | Siddie |
 | Julia Foster | ... | Gilda |
| Jane Asher | ... | Annie |
| Shirley Anne Field | ... | Carla |
| Vivien Merchant | ... | Lily |
| Eleanor Bron | ... | The Doctor |
| Denholm Elliott | ... | The Abortionist |
| Alfie Bass | ... | Harry Clamacraft |
| Graham Stark | ... | Humphrey |
| Murray Melvin | ... | Nat |
| Sydney Tafler | ... | Frank |
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114 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Canada:G (Quebec) (video rating) (1995) |
Canada:PA (Manitoba) |
Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Canada:18A |
West Germany:18 (nf) |
Australia:M |
Finland:K-16 |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:Approved (original rating) |
USA:PG (re-rating) (1972)
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The hospital scene was filmed in what is now York House, the Town Hall in Twickenham, Middlesex, UK.
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Crew or equipment visible: Fly-wire visible on the guy who is thrown through the paneling at the end of the pub fight.
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Referenced in "Have I Got News for You: (#28.7)" (2004)
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Alfie
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This is one of Caines best films and proof that with the right material he can be a very good actor. The story is based on the popular 1960's British theme of human emotions and how the central character faces up to their shortcomings. Alfie, the character, is a dinosaur by today's standards, but there were, and still are men who behave in this way. The film broke new bounds at this time, particularly with the abortion scene. It is said that many cinema-goers walked out in disgust at this harrowing point in the film. How times change. Denholm Elliot's short performance as the sleazy abortionist is worth a mention here as it captures the filthiness of the moment perfectly.
In fact all the supporting roles are excellent. As a period 1960's piece, the film is almost flawless and Sonny Rollins' jazzy soundtrack is beautiful. The ending of the film is very moving with Caine summing up his life and the arty end credits being run whilst Cher sings Burt Bacharach's "Alfie" theme tune. Watch it and your views on life will change.