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The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970)

R 95 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   June 1970 (UK)
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Film adaptation from the novel by D.H. Lawrence, discovered after the celebrated author's death in 1930... See full summary »

Writer:

Alan Plater (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joanna Shimkus Joanna Shimkus ...
Yvette
Franco Nero ...
The Gypsy
Honor Blackman ...
Mrs. Fawcett
Mark Burns Mark Burns ...
Major Eastwood
Fay Compton Fay Compton ...
Grandma
Maurice Denham Maurice Denham ...
The Rector
Kay Walsh Kay Walsh ...
Aunt Cissie
Imogen Hassall Imogen Hassall ...
The Gypsy's Wife
Harriet Harper Harriet Harper ...
Lucille
Norman Bird Norman Bird ...
Uncle Fred
Jeremy Bulloch Jeremy Bulloch ...
Leo
Ray Holder Ray Holder ...
Bob
Margo Andrew Margo Andrew ...
Ella
Jan Chappell Jan Chappell ...
Mary (as Janet Chappell)
Helen Booth Helen Booth ...
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Storyline

Film adaptation from the novel by D.H. Lawrence, discovered after the celebrated author's death in 1930, a romantic love story tells of a prim young English girl who is sexually attracted to a seductively virile gypsy. The climatic dam burst is linked with the consummation of her desire. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Plot Keywords:

Gypsy | English | Maid | Virgin | Uncle Niece Relationship  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

D.H. Lawrence's The Virgin and the Gypsy See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kenwood Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Mark Burns was cast as Major Eastwood because a British star actor pulled out at the last moment. See more »

Soundtracks

"Keep Your Hand On Your Halfpenny"
Alex Glasgow See more »