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24 August 1966 (USA) moreTagline:
Michael Caine is Alfie is Wicked ! morePlot:
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'... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 16 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Michael Caine stays in UK for grandkids
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An excellent introduction to Michael Caine's work more (58 total)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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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
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)Fun Stuff
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Several well-known actors (including Richard Harris, Laurence Harvey, James Booth and Anthony Newley) turned down the title role due to the then taboo subject matter of abortion. Despite having played "Alfie" on Broadway, Terence Stamp categorically declined to reprise the role on film, thus giving his good friend and then roommate Michael Caine the breakthrough role of his career. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Alfie is in the doctors office and looks out of the window at the funeral, the window frame is of a different sort to the one we see of the interior. moreSoundtrack:
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Having seen most of Michael Caine's work before, it was a pleasant surprise to see one of his first films. You can tell that it is one of his early roles and was not made with a large budget, but, as a good film should portray, it is quite clearly the quality of the script and the acting that outshines the sets and other superfluous aspects.
Caine's character is inherently unlikeable, but, he exudes such a strong charisma that one warms to him gradually. The films choice of supporting actress is also well done as they are controlled by Caine's character, but not upstaged.
The ending, for me is the key point in liking Caine's character, as without spoiling the film, the final scene, set against the Thames at night, is an outstanding piece of writing and direction.
Alfie is an excellent introduction to Michael Caine's work and, for all its flaws, it remains an outstanding film.