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Prudence and the Pill

  • 19681968
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  • 1h 32m
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5.7/10
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Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Judy Geeson, and Joyce Redman in Prudence and the Pill (1968)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
The conflicting and comical attempts by a wealthy London banker and his mistress, together with four other couples, to avoid pregnancy by using contraceptive pills.The conflicting and comical attempts by a wealthy London banker and his mistress, together with four other couples, to avoid pregnancy by using contraceptive pills.The conflicting and comical attempts by a wealthy London banker and his mistress, together with four other couples, to avoid pregnancy by using contraceptive pills.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
528
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Fielder Cook
    • Ronald Neame(uncredited)
  • Writer
    • Hugh Mills(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Deborah Kerr
    • David Niven
    • Robert Coote
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Fielder Cook
    • Ronald Neame(uncredited)
  • Writer
    • Hugh Mills(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Deborah Kerr
    • David Niven
    • Robert Coote
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    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Prudence and the Pill (1968)
    David Niven in Prudence and the Pill (1968)
    Deborah Kerr and David Niven in Prudence and the Pill (1968)
    Deborah Kerr and David Niven in Prudence and the Pill (1968)
    Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Judy Geeson, Irina Demick, Edith Evans, and Joyce Redman in Prudence and the Pill (1968)
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    David Niven in Prudence and the Pill (1968)
    David Niven and Irina Demick in Prudence and the Pill (1968)
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    Irina Demick in Prudence and the Pill (1968)
    David Niven, Judy Geeson, and Irina Demick in Prudence and the Pill (1968)

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    Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr
    • Prudence Hardcastleas Prudence Hardcastle
    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Gerald Hardcastleas Gerald Hardcastle
    Robert Coote
    Robert Coote
    • Henry Hardcastleas Henry Hardcastle
    Irina Demick
    Irina Demick
    • Elizabeth Brettas Elizabeth Brett
    Joyce Redman
    Joyce Redman
    • Grace Hardcastleas Grace Hardcastle
    Judy Geeson
    Judy Geeson
    • Geraldine Hardcastleas Geraldine Hardcastle
    Keith Michell
    Keith Michell
    • Dr. Alan Huartas Dr. Alan Huart
    Edith Evans
    Edith Evans
    • Lady Roberta Batesas Lady Roberta Bates
    David Dundas
    • Tony Batesas Tony Bates
    Vickery Turner
    • Rose the Maidas Rose the Maid
    Hugh Armstrong
    • Ted the Chauffeuras Ted the Chauffeur
    Peter Butterworth
    Peter Butterworth
    • Chemistas Chemist
    Moyra Fraser
    Moyra Fraser
    • Woman in Tea Shopas Woman in Tea Shop
    Annette Kerr
    • Gerald's Secretaryas Gerald's Secretary
    Harry Towb
    Harry Towb
    • Racetrack Officialas Racetrack Official
    Jonathan Lynn
    Jonathan Lynn
    • Chemist's Assistantas Chemist's Assistant
    Roy Beck
    • Hospital visitoras Hospital visitor
    • (uncredited)
    Ivor Dean
    Ivor Dean
    • City Banker in Taxi Cabas City Banker in Taxi Cab
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Fielder Cook
      • Ronald Neame(uncredited)
    • Writer
      • Hugh Mills(screenplay) (novel)
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    • Trivia
      Director Fielder Cook wanted the motor racing scenes at Brands Hatch to be filmed with the cars going in the opposite direction to the conventional direction at that track.
    • Quotes

      Gerald Hardcastle: Well, Ted, you can take it from me that in the entire history of this world no man never yet had any pleasure out of a woman without having to pay it for.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer: The Perfect Hunting Ground (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Titles
      Written by Bernard Ebbinghouse

      Performed by The Bernard Ebbinghouse Orchestra

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    9/10
    Hilarious and adorable
    In case you have any doubt as to the meaning of the title, I'll put you out of your misery: Prudence and the Pill is about the birth control pill. It's a hilarious British comedy starring David Niven and Deborah Kerr that proves you can get pregnant even if you think you're too old, and even if you think you're on the pill.

    In the 60s, it wasn't as commonplace for women to be on the birth control pill as it is today-or was it? As David Niven's maid's boyfriend hides birth control pills in her vitamin bottle-so as to not insult her by suggesting she prevent a pregnancy-the maid switches her vitamins, which are really birth control pills, with Deborah Kerr's birth control pills, which are really just vitamins. Why are they vitamins? Because David and Deborah have a marriage in name only; they each have extramarital affairs, and in order to get a divorce and marry his mistress, David wants to prove his wife's infidelity. He switches her pills with vitamins-what's a better proof of infidelity than a pregnancy?

    The plot is fast-paced and a little complicated, but if I didn't get confused, you won't either. The humor is very British, but I found it absolutely hilarious. If you like British comedies, you'll absolutely love this one. It's a sex comedy with references rather than raunchiness, so it's classy and funny and sexy all at the same time-just like David Niven! I love him anyway, so I was a little predisposed to like this movie, and it shows off his comedic talents wonderfully. Also, I know Deborah Kerr was more famous for her meaty dramatic roles, I actually like her better when she's being funny! Give this one a try and see which side of her you prefer.
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    • Release date
      • May 23, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Pille war an allem schuld
    • Filming locations
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century-Fox Productions
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    • Budget
      • $3,570,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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