A young British woman suffering from depression over the loss of her husband develops an unusual relationship with her chauffeur.
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- Won 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 3 wins.
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| Robert Shaw | ... |
Steven Ledbetter
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| Sarah Miles | ... |
Lady Franklin
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| Peter Egan | ... |
Captain Hugh Cantrip
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Caroline Mortimer | ... |
Connie
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| Elizabeth Sellars | ... |
Lady Franklin's Mother
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| Ian Hogg | ... |
Davis
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Christine Hargreaves | ... |
Doreen
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| Lyndon Brook | ... |
Doctor
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Patricia Lawrence | ... |
Mrs. Hansen
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Petra Markham | ... |
Edith
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| Alison Leggatt | ... |
Passenger with Dog
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Anna Barry | ... |
Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
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Richard Burrell | ... |
Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Christopher Douglas | ... |
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
Perkins (uncredited)
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Ernest C. Jennings | ... |
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Eric Kent | ... |
Man Going Into Building (uncredited)
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Don McKillop | ... |
Boxing Match MC (uncredited)
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Richard Pescud | ... |
Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
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Mike Reynell | ... |
Boxing Club Committee Member (uncredited)
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Robert Sansom | ... |
Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
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John Saunders | ... |
Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
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| John Tatham | ... |
Boxing Club Committee Member (uncredited)
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| Reg Thomason | ... |
Head Waiter (uncredited)
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Alec Wallis | ... |
Pub Landlord (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alan Bridges | ||
Written by
| Wolf Mankowitz | ... | (screenplay) |
| L.P. Hartley | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Ben Arbeid | ... | producer |
| Terence Baker | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Marc Wilkinson | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Reed | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Weatherley | ||
Production Design by
| Natasha Kroll | ||
Costume Design by
| Phyllis Dalton | ||
Makeup Department
| Richard Mills | ... | makeup artist |
| Bobbie Smith | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Hugh Harlow | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Simon Relph | ... | assistant director |
| Michael Green | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Nigel Wooll | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Mike Fowlie | ... | standby property man (uncredited) |
| Mickey Pugh | ... | chargehand standby props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Cyril Collick | ... | sound recordist |
| Ken Scrivener | ... | dubbing mixer |
| William Trent | ... | sound editor (as Bill Trent) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Cecil Cooney | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brenda Dabbs | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Music Department
| Marc Wilkinson | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ann Skinner | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Robin Demetriou | ... | cast and crew chef (uncredited) |
| Maureen Newman | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| Tony Tweedale | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures (presents)
- World Film Services (made by)
Distributors
- Columbia-Warner Distributors (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia International Films (1973) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1973) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Sofilmes (1974) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Champion Production Company (services by)
- Panavision (camera equipment by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Thoughtful study of the British class system told from the perspective of one who essentially occupies its bowels, a chauffeur interacting with his employer forming a bond that threatens to transcend social boundaries. Unfortunately, his vulnerabilities mutate into fondness for a crippled lady of standing whose only capable affections are for a recently returned war veteran. Written by galwayfra |
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| Taglines | Grand Prize Winner Cannes Film Festival See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was entered and selected to screen in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973 where the picture won in a tie the prestigious Palme d'Or (The Golden Palm) award shared with Jerry Schatzberg's Scarecrow (1973). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Hireling (2020). See more » |
| Quotes |
Lady Franklin:
[Asking Hugh about his wartime experiences]
Was it very bad? [There is a telling silence: we cannot see his expression because of the shadows] Lady Franklin: Well, you're back now. Captain Hugh Cantrip: [as light and shadow flicker across his face] Am I? Sometimes I wonder... See more » |