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The Lovers!

  • 1973
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
258
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The Lovers! (1973)
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Comedy

Big-screen version of the TV sit-com about the ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.Big-screen version of the TV sit-com about the ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.Big-screen version of the TV sit-com about the ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.

  • Director
    • Herbert Wise
  • Writer
    • Jack Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • Richard Beckinsale
    • Paula Wilcox
    • Susan Littler
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    258
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    • Director
      • Herbert Wise
    • Writer
      • Jack Rosenthal
    • Stars
      • Richard Beckinsale
      • Paula Wilcox
      • Susan Littler
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Richard Beckinsale
    Richard Beckinsale
    • Geoffrey Scrimgeour
    Paula Wilcox
    Paula Wilcox
    • Beryl Battersby
    Susan Littler
    • Sandra
    Rosalind Ayres
    Rosalind Ayres
    • Veronica - Blonde
    Anthony Naylor
    • Neville
    Nikolas Simmonds
    • Roland
    Joan Scott
    Joan Scott
    • Beryl's Mum
    John Comer
    John Comer
    • Geoffrey's Dad
    Stella Moray
    • Mildred - Geoffrey's Mum
    Pamela Moiseiwitsch
    • Enid
    • (as Pamela Moiseiwitch)
    Bruce Watt
    • Jeremy
    Paul Greenwood
    • Trainee Manager (Party)
    Bernard Latham
    • 'Handsome' (Party)
    Karen Ford
    Karen Ford
    • Foreign Girl (Party)
    James Snell
    • Doctor
    Mary Henry
    • Woman (Jumble Sale)
    Serena
    • Stripper
    Margaret Flint
    • Bookstall Manageress
    • (as Maggie Flint)
    • Director
      • Herbert Wise
    • Writer
      • Jack Rosenthal
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    • Trivia
      Two of the young stars of this film, died in their early thirties. Richard Beckinsale (Geoffrey) of a heart attack, aged 31, in 1979 and Susan Littler (Sandra) of cancer, aged 34, in 1982.
    • Goofs
      Geoffrey tells Beryl the United game they are going to attend is versus Huddersfield Town but the footage seen is actually of a game against Arsenal (played 26.8.1972).
    • Quotes

      Geoffrey Scrimshaw: [First words on meeting] I'm Geoffrey. I don't happen to be attached.

      Beryl Battersby: I'm Beryl. I don't happen to be surprised.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the end credits, there was a caption which read "Not really / THE END".
    • Connections
      References The Taming of The Shrew (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Love and Rainy Weather
      Performed by Tony Christie

      Written by Mitch Murray (Music) & Peter Callander (Lyrics)

      By permission of MCA Records

    User reviews6

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    7/10
    Film version of TV's Gentle comedy from yesteryear.
    The lovers is the film version of Jack Rosenthals early 70s comedy series. The late great Richard Beckinsale and pretty and very talented Paula Wilcox play the title Lovers Geoffrey and Beryl . Two innocents slowly falling in and out love in the heady world of attempted promiscuity of early 70s Britain.. Both are from similar backgrounds and both slightly out of steps with there friends love lives. What I love about this film is that its wonderfully low key and strikes a chord with anyone of a certain age who has genuinely been in love.. The writing is very funny and honest. As you'd expect, The performances are brilliant all round. As in the series Beckinsales Geoffrey is shy and awkward andunsure of what he wants in life and looking for sex but also scared of the outcome. Wilcox's Beryl is a good girl look for a good man and hardly admitting that awkward Geoffrey is her type but need work. Add to this complication from the world around them and you have romantic 70s comic gold. I recommend this as a glimpse into simpler times. Love and laughter can be clever and tender without being crude or gross.
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    • Oct 6, 2019

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1973 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford Football Stadium, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK(location)
    • Production company
      • British Lion Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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