Priest of Love (1981)
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- R
- 2h 5min
- Biography, Drama
- 11 Oct 1981 (USA)
- Movie
Following the banning and burning of his novel, "The Rainbow", D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, move to the United States, and then to Mexico. When Lawrence contracts tuberculosis, they return to England for a short time, then to Italy,...
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Cast
| Ian McKellen | ... |
D.H. Lawrence
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| Janet Suzman | ... |
Frieda Lawrence
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| Ava Gardner | ... |
Mabel Dodge Luhan
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| Penelope Keith | ... |
The Honourable Dorothy Brett
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| Jorge Rivero | ... |
Tony Luhan
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| John Gielgud | ... |
Herbert G. Muskett
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| James Faulkner | ... |
Aldous Huxley
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Mike Gwilym | ... |
John Middleton Murry
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Marjorie Yates | ... |
Ada Lawrence
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| Wendy Allnutt | ... |
Maria Huxley
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| Jane Booker | ... |
Barbara Weekley
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| Sarah Brackett | ... |
Achsah Brewster
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Adrienne Burgess | ... |
Katherine Mansfield
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| Patrick Holt | ... |
Arthur Lawrence
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| Burnell Tucker | ... |
Earl Brewster
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Horst Weinert | ... |
Dr. Uhfelder
(as Mike Morris)
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| Anne Dyson | ... |
Lydia Lawrence
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| Sarah Miles | ... |
Film Star
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Mellan Mitchell | ... |
Aga Khan
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| Francesco Carnelutti | ... |
Italian Reporter
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| Roger Cudney |
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Cyrus Elias | ... |
Italian Reporter
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| Graham Faulkner | ... |
Cornish Farmer
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| Julian Fellowes | ... |
Barbara's Fiancé
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John Flint | ... |
Policeman
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| Gareth Forwood | ... |
Photographer on Aquitania
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Roy Herrick | ... |
Warren Gallery Reporter
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John Hudson | ... |
Clerk to Herbert G. Muskett
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| Wolf Kahler | ... |
German Officer
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Andrew Lodge | ... |
British Officer
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Derek Martin | ... |
Police Sergeant
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Sean Mathias |
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| Andrew McCulloch | ... |
British Sergeant
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| Andrea Occhipinti | ... |
Young Printer
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| Niall Padden | ... |
British Soldier
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| Shane Rimmer | ... |
Chief Immigration Officer
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Roger Sloman | ... |
English Reporter
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Mary Gifford | ... |
Purity League Leader
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Daniel Chatto | ... |
Aquitania Officer
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Natasha Buchanan | ... |
Jessie Chambers
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Adrian Montano | ... |
Tinsmith
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| Maurizio Merli | ... |
Angelo Ravagli
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Elizabeth Spender | ... |
Elsa Weekley
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| Madalyn Aslan | ... |
Harwood Brewster
(as Madeleine Todd)
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| Massimo Ranieri | ... |
Piero Pini
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Graziana Cappellini | ... |
Giulia Pini
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Elio Pandolfi | ... |
Pino Orioli
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Brian McDermott | ... |
Policeman
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David Glover | ... |
Warren Gallery Reporter
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La Marimba Hermanos Lagunas | ... |
Street Musicians
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Taos Pueblo Indian Dancers | ... |
Indian Dancers
(as The Frank Marcus Indian Dancers From The Taos Pueblo)
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| Roberto Bonanni |
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Herminio Carrasco |
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Duccio Dogone |
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Andrew Fell | ... |
Young Lawrence
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Debbie Gillett | ... |
Autograph Hunter
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Hermanos Lugunas |
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Serek Martin |
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Paco Mauri | ... |
(as Francisco Mauri)
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| Vicki Michelle | ... |
Millie
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Nigel Goldsack | ... |
Alan Chambers (uncredited)
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Walter Henry | ... |
Man Burning Copies of the Rainbow (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Christopher Miles | ||
Written by
| D.H. Lawrence | ... | (letters and writings) |
| Harry T. Moore | ... | (book: "The Priest of Love") |
| Alan Plater | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Andrew Donally | ... | producer |
| Christopher Miles | ... | producer |
| Stanley Joseph Seeger | ... | executive producer: As Stanley J. Seeger |
Music by
| Francis James Brown | ... | (as Joseph James) |
| Stanley Joseph Seeger | ... | (as Joseph James) |
Cinematography by
| Ted Moore | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ann Chegwidden | ||
| Paul Davies | ||
Editorial Department
| Gordon Brown | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| David Brockhurst | ||
| Ted Tester | ||
Set Decoration by
| Peter Young | ||
Costume Design by
| Anthony Powell | ||
Makeup Department
| George Frost | ... | makeup artist |
| Chris Taylor | ... | hairdressing (as Christopher Taylor) |
Production Management
| Rufus Andrews | ... | unit manager: UK |
| Leslie Gilliat | ... | production supervisor |
| Goffredo Matassi | ... | unit manager: Italy |
| Patrick O'Brien | ... | unit manager: Italy |
| Juanita Portillo | ... | unit manager: Mexico |
| Pepe Terron | ... | unit manager: Mexico |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bruno Cortini | ... | assistant director: Italy |
| Graham Fowler | ... | first assistant director |
| Nigel Goldsack | ... | second assistant director |
| Winfield Sánchez | ... | assistant director: Mexico |
Art Department
| John Beard | ... | assistant art director |
| Jim Morahan | ... | assistant art director |
| Tony Rimmington | ... | draughtsman (as Anthony Rimmington) |
| Edward Rodrigo | ... | prop buyer (as E. G. Rodrigo) |
| Crispian Sallis | ... | junior draughtsman (as T. Crispian Sallis) |
| Brian Ackland-Snow | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Roy Pembrooke | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rusty Coppleman | ... | sound editor |
| Robin Gregory | ... | sound recordist |
| Dean Humphreys | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Terry Sharratt | ... | boom operator |
| Kevin Beirne | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Michael Crowley | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Derek Holding | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Jim Roddan | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Michael Sale | ... | sound maintenance (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mike Bulley | ... | camera assistant |
| Peter Butler | ... | grip |
| Anthony Gaudioz | ... | camera assistant |
| Maurice Gillett | ... | gaffer |
| Ray Meehan | ... | best boy |
| Erico Menczer | ... | cameraman: second unit |
| Barrie Payne | ... | still photographer |
| Mike Roberts | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rosemary Burrows | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Alexander Faris | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Mann | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Ron Atkinson | ... | production administrator |
| Sheila Collins | ... | production assistant |
| Penelope Midgley | ... | production executive |
| Stanley Joseph Seeger | ... | presenter (as Stanley J. Seeger) |
| Anne Shields | ... | assistant accountant |
| Rebecca West | ... | publicity secretary |
| Carol Hazell | ... | pre-production secretary (uncredited) |
| Ernest Shepherd | ... | location accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Enid Goodband | ... | thanks |
| Lotti Irwin | ... | thanks |
| Saki Karavas | ... | thanks for permission to copy the D.H. Lawrence paintings |
| Gerald Pollinger | ... | thanks |
| Miles Susan | ... | thanks for painting the copies of Dorothy Brett's work |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Enterprise Pictures Limited (1981) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmways Pictures (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- HBO/Cannon Video (United States) (VHS) (Pan and scan for Strata Film Distributors)
- Roadshow Home Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- Aquarius TV (2001) (Greece)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Odeon Entertainment (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Golden Earwig Enterprises (thanks)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
- National Coal Board's Museum (thanks to the staff)
- National Screen Service (titles)
- The D.H. Lawrence Estate (thanks)
- The D.H. Lawrence Society (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Following the banning and burning of his novel, "The Rainbow", D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, move to the United States, and then to Mexico. When Lawrence contracts tuberculosis, they return to England for a short time, then to Italy, where Lawrence wrote "Lady Chatterley's Lover".
Written by George S. Davis |
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| Taglines | He was D.H. Lawrence. She was his Lady Chatterley. Their extraordinary romance was more tempestuous than any he wrote. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie, from conception to release, took about 10 years to achieve fruition. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Halloween II, Priest of Love, Chanel Solitaire, The Watcher in the Woods (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Way We Get It Together See more » |
| Quotes |
Herbert G. Muskett:
[looking at a copy of Lawrence's book "Kangaroo"]
It does not appear to be obscene in absolutely legal terms. Anti-British to the point of insanity. Clerk to Herbert G. Muskett: Apparently, Mr. Lawrence is going to America. Herbert G. Muskett: We must inform the authorities. Clerk to Herbert G. Muskett: It's been attended to, Mr Muskett. [reaching for the book] Clerk to Herbert G. Muskett: Shall I take this? Herbert G. Muskett: Leave it. I shall read it again. To make absolutely sure [recommences intense study of the book] See more » |