Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Alfie

  • 19661966
  • PGPG
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
15K
YOUR RATING
Michael Caine in Alfie (1966)
Theatrical Trailer from Paramount
Play trailer2:20
1 Video
51 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Drama
An unrepentant ladies' man gradually begins to understand the consequences of his lifestyle.An unrepentant ladies' man gradually begins to understand the consequences of his lifestyle.An unrepentant ladies' man gradually begins to understand the consequences of his lifestyle.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lewis Gilbert
  • Writer
    • Bill Naughton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Caine
    • Shelley Winters
    • Millicent Martin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lewis Gilbert
  • Writer
    • Bill Naughton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Caine
    • Shelley Winters
    • Millicent Martin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 89User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Oscars
      • 8 wins & 22 nominations total

    Videos1

    Alfie (1966)
    Trailer 2:20
    Alfie (1966)

    Photos51

    Michael Caine and Eleanor Bron in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine and Jane Asher in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine and Shelley Winters in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine and Jane Asher in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine and Jane Asher in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine in Alfie (1966)
    Michael Caine and Jane Asher in Alfie (1966)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Alfie
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Ruby
    Millicent Martin
    Millicent Martin
    • Siddie
    Julia Foster
    Julia Foster
    • Gilda
    Jane Asher
    Jane Asher
    • Annie
    Shirley Anne Field
    Shirley Anne Field
    • Carla
    Vivien Merchant
    Vivien Merchant
    • Lily Clamacraft
    Eleanor Bron
    Eleanor Bron
    • The Doctor
    Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott
    • The Abortionist
    Alfie Bass
    Alfie Bass
    • Harry Clamacraft
    Graham Stark
    Graham Stark
    • Humphrey
    Murray Melvin
    Murray Melvin
    • Nat
    Sydney Tafler
    Sydney Tafler
    • Frank
    Lewis Alexander
    • Convalescent Home Resident
    • (uncredited)
    Del Baker
    • Man in Pub
    • (uncredited)
    Ann Barrass
    • Girl in Street
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Beck
    • Pub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Pauline Boty
    • One of Alfie's Girlfriends
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lewis Gilbert
    • Writer
      • Bill Naughton(screenplay) (based on the play: "Alfie")
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Educating Rita
    7.2
    Educating Rita
    The Ipcress File
    7.2
    The Ipcress File
    The Italian Job
    7.2
    The Italian Job
    Get Carter
    7.4
    Get Carter
    Alfie
    6.2
    Alfie
    Funeral in Berlin
    6.8
    Funeral in Berlin
    Zulu
    7.7
    Zulu
    The Long Good Friday
    7.6
    The Long Good Friday
    Gambit
    7.1
    Gambit
    Mona Lisa
    7.3
    Mona Lisa
    The Man Who Would Be King
    7.8
    The Man Who Would Be King
    Sleuth
    8.0
    Sleuth

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      For her few scenes with Sir Michael Caine, Shelley Winters couldn't understand his dialogue at all, due to his strong Cockney accent, and had to wait until her leading man stopped moving his lips before responding with her lines.
    • Goofs
      When Alfie is in the doctors office and looks out of the window at the funeral, the window frame is of a different sort to the one we see of the interior.
    • Quotes

      [final words of the film]

      Alfie: You know what? When I look back on my little life and the birds I've known, and think of all the things they've done for me and the little I've done for them, you'd think I've had the best of it along the line. But what have I got out of it? I've got a bob or two, some decent clothes, a car, I've got me health back and I ain't attached. But I ain't got me peace of mind - and if you ain't got that, you ain't got nothing. I dunno. It seems to me if they ain't got you one way they've got you another. So what's the answer? That's what I keep asking myself - what's it all about? Know what I mean?

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning of the film Michael Caine talks to camera and explains that there will be no opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Paramount Presents (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Alfie
      Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David

      Arranged by Burt Bacharach

      Performed by Cilla Black

      Produced by George Martin and Burt Bacharach (uncredited)

      (U.K. re-release)

    User reviews89

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Rogue on the loose
    Alfie Elkins, that irresistible roguish Cockney character, takes us into his confidence right at the start of this film, as he invites us, his audience, to follow him in this fantasy filled with sex that reflected a Mod society of London in the sixties. Alfie, by talking directly to the camera, seems to be performing asides a character would do in a play to emphasize a point. Some comments in here indicate they are an annoyance, but in fact, they enhance the charm of Alfie. He is a happy go lucky man who scores with all kinds of women, who find him, not only attractive, but hard to forget. Alfie is not bashful in telling us his sexual encounters with the women we get to meet.

    Lewis Gilbert's 1966 film made an impact when it was released. Watching it in the DVD format, one can clearly see the film has been preserved well. It still has a crisp look and frankly, it doesn't have that "dated" look of other films of that period. Aside from some of those 60s hair styles, seen in some of the actresses, the film looks as though it was recently shot.

    This is a film to relish Michael Caine in one of his best creations. As Alfie, he is never mean. He is a man who is only interested in satisfying the women he meets. This was Mr. Caine's break through film, which indicated, even then, his potential as the versatile actor one has always cherished.

    The women in Alfie's life show a lot of different types. Shelley Winters is at her best with her take of Ruby, the wealthy American "bird" that loves her encounters with Alfie. Millicent Martin, seen briefly, makes a fun Siddie. Vivian Merchant is Lily, the married woman who strays when she can't resist Alfie's charms. Jane Asher as Annie is excellent. Julia Foster plays Gilda, the only one to give Alfie an heir. Eleonor Bron is seen briefly. Alfie Bass is the only actor who has any extended role in the film.

    This is a film that reflects that sexual liberating era.
    helpful•20
    10
    • jotix100
    • Aug 9, 2005

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • August 24, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Verführer läßt schön grüßen
    • Filming locations
      • Chepstow Road, Bayswater, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Lewis Gilbert
      • Sheldrake Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Michael Caine in Alfie (1966)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Alfie (1966) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    Editors' Picks: What to Watch Now on Netflix
    See the full list
    View image
    Photos
    Hollywood Romances: Our Favorite Couples
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.