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Separate Tables

  • 1958
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Separate Tables (1958)
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The stories of several people are told as they stay at a seaside hotel in Bournemouth which features dining at "Separate Tables."The stories of several people are told as they stay at a seaside hotel in Bournemouth which features dining at "Separate Tables."The stories of several people are told as they stay at a seaside hotel in Bournemouth which features dining at "Separate Tables."

  • Director
    • Delbert Mann
  • Writers
    • Terence Rattigan
    • John Gay
    • John Michael Hayes
  • Stars
    • Rita Hayworth
    • Deborah Kerr
    • David Niven
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    8.2K
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    • Director
      • Delbert Mann
    • Writers
      • Terence Rattigan
      • John Gay
      • John Michael Hayes
    • Stars
      • Rita Hayworth
      • Deborah Kerr
      • David Niven
    • 97User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 15 nominations total

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    David Niven and Wendy Hiller in Separate Tables (1958)
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    Deborah Kerr and Priscilla Morgan in Separate Tables (1958)
    David Niven in Separate Tables (1958)
    Rita Hayworth, Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, David Niven, Felix Aylmer, Gladys Cooper, May Hallatt, and Cathleen Nesbitt in Separate Tables (1958)
    David Niven in Separate Tables (1958)
    Rita Hayworth and Burt Lancaster in Separate Tables (1958)
    Wendy Hiller in Separate Tables (1958)
    Wendy Hiller in Separate Tables (1958)

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    Rita Hayworth
    Rita Hayworth
    • Ann Shankland
    Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr
    • Sibyl Railton-Bell
    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Major Angus Pollock
    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • John Malcolm
    Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller
    • Pat Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    • Mrs. Railton-Bell
    Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt
    • Lady Matheson
    Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer
    • Mr. Fowler
    Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor
    • Charles
    Audrey Dalton
    Audrey Dalton
    • Jean
    May Hallatt
    May Hallatt
    • Miss Meacham
    Priscilla Morgan
    Priscilla Morgan
    • Doreen
    Hilda Plowright
    • Mabel
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Delbert Mann
    • Writers
      • Terence Rattigan(screenplay) (based on a play by)
      • John Gay(screenplay)
      • John Michael Hayes(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      When she was interviewed by the London "News Chronicle" about her Oscar win, Wendy Hiller said she thought the Academy was crazy for giving it to her. "All you could see of me in the picture was the back of my head. Unless they give some award for acting with one's back to the camera, I don't see how I could have won. They cut my two best scenes and gave one to Rita Hayworth." She went on, "Never mind the honor, though I'm sure it's very nice of them. I hope this award means cash - hard cash. I want lots of lovely offers to go filming in Hollywood, preferably in the winter so I can avoid all the horrid cold over here."
    • Goofs
      When John takes Ann in his arms on the terrace, she drops her cigarette. As they go back inside, she still has the cigarette in her hand.
    • Quotes

      Ann Shankland: I didn't mean any harm.

      John Malcolm: That's when you do the most damage.

      Ann Shankland: We all make mistakes.

      John Malcolm: You specialize in them.

    • Alternate versions
      Delbert Mann did not want the song in the opening titles, and he discovered an old British print that included David Raksin's main title rather than the song, as he had wanted it, being used in a film festival.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood and the Stars: The Odyssey of Rita Hayworth (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Separate Tables
      (1958)
      Music by Harry Warren
      Lyrics by Harold Adamson
      Sung by Vic Damone (uncredited)

    User reviews97

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    This is David Niven's movie...
    David Niven, who was never given the credit he deserved for his enormous talent, gives the performance of his career in "Separate Tables." Instead of playing the perpetual nice guy, he is a definite shady character. He deceives everyone into believing that he's a reputable person, especially shy Deborah Kerr. But soon, it is revealed that he's not the person he appears to be, with possible disastrous outcomes...

    Featuring a fantastic all-star cast, including Burt Lancaster, Rita Hayworth, and Rod Taylor, "Separate Tables" seems to be a forgotten masterpiece. It was nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress, and won two...including one for the magnificent David Niven. I highly recommend this movie!
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    • Elizabeth-328
    • Dec 5, 2002

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1959 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tables séparées
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 5, The Lot - 1041 N. Formosa Avenue, West Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
      • Clifton Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,400,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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