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Lolita (1997)

R  137 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  25 September 1998 (USA)
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A man marries his landlady so he can take advantage of her daughter.

Director:

Adrian Lyne

Writers:

Vladimir Nabokov (novel), Stephen Schiff (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeremy Irons ...
Melanie Griffith ...
Frank Langella ...
Dominique Swain ...
Suzanne Shepherd Suzanne Shepherd ...
Keith Reddin Keith Reddin ...
Erin J. Dean Erin J. Dean ...
Joan Glover Joan Glover ...
Pat Pierre Perkins Pat Pierre Perkins ...
Louise (as Pat P. Perkins)
Ed Grady ...
Michael Goodwin Michael Goodwin ...
Angela Paton Angela Paton ...
Ben Silverstone Ben Silverstone ...
Emma Griffiths Malin Emma Griffiths Malin ...
Annabel Lee (as Emma Griffiths-Malin)
Ronald Pickup Ronald Pickup ...
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Storyline

Humbert Humbert, a British professor coming to the US to teach, rents a room in Charlotte Haze's house, but only after he sees her 14-year-old daughter, Dolores (Lolita), to whom he is immediately attracted. Though he hates the mother, he marries her as this is the only way to be close to the girl, who will prove to be too mature for her age. They start a journey together, trying to hide they're not just (step)father and daughter, throughout the country, being followed by someone whom Humbert first suspects to be from the police. The profound jealousy, and maybe some guilt from the forbidden love, seem slowly to drive the man emotionally labile. Written by Luis Canau <luis..canau@mail.EUnet.pt>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Landlady | Love | Professor | Lolita | Jealousy  | See more »

Taglines:

A forbidden love. An unthinkable attraction. The ultimate price. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for aberrant sexuality, a strong scene of violence, nudity and some language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Лолита See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$58,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

DEM 498,340 (Germany) (4 January 1998) (93 Screens)

Gross:

$1,060,056 (USA) (22 November 1998)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Guild, Lolita Productions, Pathé See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Nadia Litz auditioned for the title role. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The blood disappears from Clare Quilty's face when he falls to the floor. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Humbert: [voiceover] She was Lo, plain Lo, in the morning, standing four feet ten in one sock. She was Lola in slacks, she was Dolly at school. She was Dolores on the dotted line. But in my arms she was always - Lolita. Light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin. My soul.
[whispered]
Humbert: Lolita.
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Crazy Credits

After the credits are over there is a brief clip where Lolita is shown
juggling a red apple. See more »

Connections

Featured in "The Directors: The Films of Adrian Lyne" (0000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Woody Woodpecker"
Written by George Tibbles and Ramey Idriss
Performed by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra See more »