A Kind of Loving (1962)

After his girlfriend's pregnancy forces him to marry her, a young man must adjust to his new life and contend with his domineering mother-in-law.

Director:

John Schlesinger

Writers:

Willis Hall (screenplay), Keith Waterhouse (screenplay)

Stars:

Alan Bates, June Ritchie, Thora Hird

Nominated for 4 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Bates	...	Vic
Thora Hird	...	Mrs. Rothwell
Bert Palmer	...	Mr. Geoffrey Brown
Pat Keen	...	Christine Harris
James Bolam	...	Jeff
Jack Smethurst	...	Conroy
Gwen Nelson	...	Mrs. Brown
John Ronane	...	Draughtsman
David Mahlowe	...	David Harris
Patsy Rowlands	...	Dorothy
Michael Deacon	...	Les
Annette Robertson	...	Phoebe
Fred Ferris	...	Althorpe
Leonard Rossiter	...	Whymper
Malcolm Patton	...	Jim Brown

Storyline

A young man, inching his way up from working-class traditions via a white-collar job, finds himself trapped by the frightening reality of his girlfriend's pregnancy and is forced into marrying her and moving in with his mother-in-law due to a housing shortage in their Northern England town.

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Plot Keywords:

kitchen sink realism | mother in law son in law relationship | movie theatre | pornographic magazine | soccer game | 

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Taglines:

A Kind Of Loving that knew no wrong until it was too late!

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kathy Staff and Joe Gladwin appeared on Last of the Summer Wine (1973).

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Goofs

In the opening wedding scene, an elderly relative is prevented from taking photographs when the wedding car pulls up in front of her. She is, however, then seen taking pictures on the other side of the car as the bride and groom get in. Then as the car pulls away, she is back in her original position on the 'wrong' side of the car, still unable to take photos.

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Quotes

Vic: You know, it's a funny feeling. Sometimes I really fancy her, and the next day I can hardly stand the sight of her.

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Connections

Featured in Laughter in the House: The Story of British Sitcom (1999)

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Soundtracks

Nabucco
(uncredited)
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Arranged by William Rimmer

User Reviews

socially perceptive

This film reflects on how social and economic pressures impact on sexuality and relationships. Class, politics, working life, changing attitudes about gender and marriage, and even scarcity of cheap housing are all referred to or explored. Against the wider social backdrop the character of Ingrid's mother represents repression and rigidity to a large degree, although even she is shown with some saving graces. All the characters here are cast in shades of grey, all internally conflicted, all in a cauldron of social pressures. The film ends with the maturing of the main characters, and also with a note of hope. An excellent script, excellently directed and acted, and a brilliant evocation of another era.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English German

Release Date:

1 October 1962 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Kind of Loving

Filming Locations:

Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,278, 9 April 2017

Gross USA:

$6,912

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,912

Company Credits

Production Co:

Joseph Janni Production, Vic Films Productions, Waterhall Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1