Interlude (1968)

A famous conductor gives an interview to a pretty young reporter. He speaks a bit too frankly and finds he's given himself an unwanted sabbatical from conducting. He begins an affair with ... See full summary »

Director:

Kevin Billington

Writers:

Lee Langley, Hugh Leonard,

Stars:

Oskar Werner, Barbara Ferris, Virginia Maskell

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Oskar Werner	...	Stefan Zelter
Barbara Ferris	...	Sally
Virginia Maskell	...	Antonia
Donald Sutherland	...	Lawrence
Nora Swinburne	...	Mary
Alan Webb	...	Andrew
Bernard Kay	...	George Selworth
Geraldine Sherman	...	Natalie
Gino Melvazzi	...	Mario
Muguette De Braie	...	Mario's Wife
Robert Lang	...	Humphrey Turnbull
Roslyn DeWinter	...	Humphrey's Secretary
Janet Davies	...	Nanny
Sarah Jane Stratton	...	Sarah Jane
Simon Davis	...	Simon

Storyline

A famous conductor gives an interview to a pretty young reporter. He speaks a bit too frankly and finds he's given himself an unwanted sabbatical from conducting. He begins an affair with the young reporter during his interlude and the accumulation of differences in their ages and background begins to mount up.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | remake

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Taglines:

Must it happen once to everyone?

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 August 1968 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Zwischenspiel

Filming Locations:

Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Domino Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Virginia Maskell died prior to the film's release.

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Connections

Remake of Interlude (1957)

User Reviews

Oh,how I love this movie!

This is a film that few people even know exists. That is very sad because, if you want romance, tears and passion, it's all wrapped up in this neat little package. The story is told as a flashback of times gone by when the illicit love of the two main characters burned bright. Oskar Werner is absolutely wonderful as the symphony conductor who captures the heart and soul of Barbara Ferris, playing a magazine reporter. He is perfect for the part, suave, temperamental and beautiful to look at. Barbara Ferris is less suited to her role. She is not very attractive, too thin, and does not seem the type that would attract this worldly and famous man. However, as the love affair hits its stride, you tend to overlook her shortcomings and get caught up in the heat of the liaison. The stunning Virginia Maskell as the understanding wife is perfectly cast; unfortunately she died at an early age and we can only wonder how brightly her star would have shone. You will be swept away by the atmosphere of pure romance in this film. It is simply passionate! Trying to find it on tape is another matter. Search for it.....it's worth it!