The Family Way (1966)
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- Approved
- 1h 55min
- Comedy, Drama
- 06 Jan 1967 (UK)
- Movie
Compassionate look at the troubles of two young newlyweds, whose marriage has yet to be consummated.
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Awards:
- 6 wins.
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| Hayley Mills | ... |
Jenny Piper
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| Avril Angers | ... |
Liz Piper
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| John Comer | ... |
Leslie Piper
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| Wilfred Pickles | ... |
Uncle Fred
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| John Mills | ... |
Ezra Fitton
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| Marjorie Rhodes | ... |
Lucy Fitton
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| Hywel Bennett | ... |
Arthur Fitton
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| Murray Head | ... |
Geoffrey Fitton
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| Barry Foster | ... |
Joe Thompson
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| Liz Fraser | ... |
Molly Thompson
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| Andy Bradford | ... |
Eddie
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| Thorley Walters | ... |
The Vicar
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| Colin Gordon | ... |
Mr. Hutton - The Travel Agent
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Robin Parkinson | ... |
Mr. Phillips - His Assistant
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Lesley Daine | ... |
Dora
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Ruth Trouncer | ... |
The Marriage Guidance Counsellor
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Harry Locke | ... |
Mr. Stubbs - The Housing Officer
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Maureen O'Reilly | ... |
Miss Hunt - His Secretary
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Michael Cadman | ... |
Len
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Hazel Bainbridge | ... |
Mrs. Bell
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Ruth Gower | ... |
Mrs. Pike
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Diana Coupland | ... |
Mrs. Ross
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Fanny Carby | ... |
Mrs. Stone
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Helen Booth | ... |
Mrs. Lee
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Margaret Lacey | ... |
Mrs. Harris
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| Pauline Chamberlain | ... |
Onlooker in Crowd (uncredited)
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| Windsor Davies | ... |
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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Geoffrey Hibbert | ... |
Guest at Wedding Reception (uncredited)
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Keith Marsh | ... |
Fish and Chip Van Proprietor (uncredited)
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| Kathy Staff | ... |
Neighbour (uncredited)
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Russell Waters | ... |
Guest at Wedding Reception (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Boulting | ||
| Roy Boulting | ||
Written by
| Bill Naughton | ... | (play "All in Good Time") |
| Bill Naughton | ... | (screenplay) |
| Roy Boulting | ... | (adaptation) and |
| Jeffrey Dell | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| John Boulting | ... | producer |
| Roy Boulting | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul McCartney | ||
| George Martin | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Harry Waxman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ernest Hosler | ||
Editorial Department
| James Walker | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Thelma Graves | ||
Art Direction by
| Alan Withy | ||
Makeup Department
| Trevor Crole-Rees | ... | makeup artist |
| Joyce James | ... | hairdresser |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Price | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Brian Herbert | ... | assistant art director |
| Michael Guyett | ... | trainee scenic painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Aldred | ... | recordist |
| Peter Best | ... | assistant sound editor |
| David Bowen | ... | recordist |
| Christopher Lancaster | ... | sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Doug Ferris | ... | matte artist (uncredited) |
| Gerald Larn | ... | matte painter (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gerry Anstiss | ... | operator |
| John Brown | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Ken Coles | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bridget Sellers | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| George Martin | ... | music arranger / music supervisor / music adaptor (uncredited) |
| Paul McCartney | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Josie Fulford | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Philip Shipway | ... | production administrator |
| Jean White | ... | secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Lion-Columbia Distributors (BLC) (1966) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as A British Lion Release through BLC Films Ltd)
- Warner Bros. (1967) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1967) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1967) (Norway) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1977) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The People of Bolton (cast members)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Married life is proving to be difficult for newlyweds Jenny (Hayley Mills) and Arthur (Hywel Bennett). With well meaning, but interfering parents, nosey neighbors, and a town that thrives on gossip, can their marriage last? With all these pressures it's no wonder their personal life is suffering. Will there ever be any good news?
Written by Kevin Steinhauer |
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| Taglines | A girl, a boy, a tender, funny, terrible wedding night. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sir Paul McCartney's movie scoring debut, a fact which helped this movie very much financially. See more » |
| Goofs | When Jenny bowls at the bowling alley, her ball heads down the side of the lane, not in the gutter but certainly not in the middle, but then in the next shot: STRIKE. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Beatles Anthology (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Love In The Open Air See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The opening name credits appear over each star as they are introduced in the opening scenes. See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Ezra Fitton: It's life, lad. It might make you laugh at your age, but one day it'll make you bloody cry! See more » |