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The Lovers!

  • 19731973
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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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.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
244
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
71,538
8,208
  • Director
    • Herbert Wise
  • Writer
    • Jack Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • Richard Beckinsale
    • Paula Wilcox
    • Susan Littler
Top credits
  • Director
    • Herbert Wise
  • Writer
    • Jack Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • Richard Beckinsale
    • Paula Wilcox
    • Susan Littler
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Richard Beckinsale
    Richard Beckinsale
    • Geoffrey Scrimshaw
    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
    • 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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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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

      [first words when they meet for the first time]

      Geoffrey Scrimshaw: Hi, I'm Geoffrey... I don't happen to be attached.

      Beryl Battersby: Hi, 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 Up Pompeii (1971)
    • 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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    5/10
    Disappointing
    Jack Rosenthal was one of the great tv writers of the 20th century.This however is a sad letdown.Even ignoring the very dated aspect of the film,there are few amusing moments and the film drags on interminably.This is the film spin off from a tv series,and it just doesn't work.After all if they had gone to bed with each other in the first reel there would be no story.The only plus is the fine performance of Richard Beckinsale
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    • Dec 14, 2019

    Details

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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
    • Production company
      • British Lion Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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