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Separate Tables

  • 19581958
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
7.7K
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Separate Tables (1958)
Trailer for this film based on the stage play
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  • Drama
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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."
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
7.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Delbert Mann
  • Writers
    • Terence Rattigan(screenplay)
    • John Gay(screenplay)
    • John Michael Hayes(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Rita Hayworth
    • Deborah Kerr
    • David Niven
Top credits
  • Director
    • Delbert Mann
  • Writers
    • Terence Rattigan(screenplay)
    • John Gay(screenplay)
    • John Michael Hayes(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Rita Hayworth
    • Deborah Kerr
    • David Niven
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 91User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Separate Tables
    Trailer 2:40
    Separate Tables

    Photos98

    David Niven and Wendy Hiller in Separate Tables (1958)
    Separate Tables (1958)
    Separate Tables (1958)
    Separate Tables (1958)
    Separate Tables (1958)
    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)

    Top cast

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    Rita Hayworth
    Rita Hayworth
    • Ann Shanklandas Ann Shankland
    Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr
    • Sibyl Railton-Bellas Sibyl Railton-Bell
    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Major Angus Pollockas Major Angus Pollock
    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • John Malcolmas John Malcolm
    Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller
    • Pat Cooperas Pat Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    • Mrs. Railton-Bellas Mrs. Railton-Bell
    Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt
    • Lady Mathesonas Lady Matheson
    Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer
    • Mr. Fowleras Mr. Fowler
    Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor
    • Charlesas Charles
    Audrey Dalton
    Audrey Dalton
    • Jeanas Jean
    May Hallatt
    May Hallatt
    • Miss Meachamas Miss Meacham
    Priscilla Morgan
    Priscilla Morgan
    • Doreenas Doreen
    Hilda Plowright
    • Mabelas Mabel
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Delbert Mann
    • Writers
      • Terence Rattigan(screenplay) (based on a play by)
      • John Gay(screenplay)
      • John Michael Hayes(uncredited)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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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 Major Pollock is handed the newspaper in the last scene of the movie, it is folded in half in one shot but folded in fourths in another - the evidence being the picture on the back 'half' being upright. In reality, if in half the picture would be upside down.
    • Quotes

      Pat Cooper: [to John about his relationship with Ann] When you're together, you slash each other to pieces. When you're alone, you slash yourselves to pieces.

    • 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 reviews91

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Comfort Film
    I don't know why, sometimes I think it may have to do with previous lives, otherwise why do I feel so comfortable within the discomforts of this English seaside hotel. But the fact is that, often, I want to put it on and sit at one of the tables myself. I believe that Terence Rattigan is the main reason. What a wonderful writer. Then, Gladys Cooper of course, how can such a perfidious mother be such a pleasure to watch? Maybe is that explosive combination of Rattigan/Cooper. Wendy Hiller in one of her few meaty roles in movies, she won an Oscar for it and every nuance, every look is worth pages and pages of exposition. Exquisite. Cathleen Nesbitt is a joy to behold. Deborah Kerr, David Niven who also won the Oscar for his sad impostor, Burt Lancaster and Rita Hayworth bring a dash of Hollywood to the grayness of Bournemouth. Okay, now, dinner is served. Don't let it get cold.
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    • martindonovanitaly
    • Feb 27, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 1959 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Odvojeni stolovi
    • 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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    Box office

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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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