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Sons & Lovers

  • TV Movie
  • 2003
  • 3h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Sons & Lovers (2003)
DramaRomance

An adaptation of the D.H. Lawrence classic.An adaptation of the D.H. Lawrence classic.An adaptation of the D.H. Lawrence classic.

  • Director
    • Stephen Whittaker
  • Writers
    • Simon Burke
    • D.H. Lawrence
  • Stars
    • Sarah Lancashire
    • Hugo Speer
    • James Murray
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    214
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    • Director
      • Stephen Whittaker
    • Writers
      • Simon Burke
      • D.H. Lawrence
    • Stars
      • Sarah Lancashire
      • Hugo Speer
      • James Murray
    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Sarah Lancashire
    Sarah Lancashire
    • Gertrude Morel
    Hugo Speer
    Hugo Speer
    • Walter Morel
    James Murray
    James Murray
    • William Morel
    Rupert Evans
    Rupert Evans
    • Paul Morel
    Esther Hall
    Esther Hall
    • Clara Dawes
    Lyndsey Marshal
    Lyndsey Marshal
    • Miriam Leivers
    Keeley Forsyth
    • Annie Morel
    Marjorie Yates
    • Mother Morel
    Matthew Beard
    Matthew Beard
    • Young Paul
    Roderic Culver
    • Reverend Heaton
    Georgina Chapman
    Georgina Chapman
    • Louie
    Ellie Haddington
    • Mrs. Leivers
    Bob Mason
    • Mr. Jordan
    Wayne Foskett
    Wayne Foskett
    • Baxter Dawes
    Heather Bleasdale
    • Mrs. Anthony
    John Finn
    • Jerry
    Felix Wightman
    • Young William
    Karen Henthorn
    Karen Henthorn
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    • Director
      • Stephen Whittaker
    • Writers
      • Simon Burke
      • D.H. Lawrence
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    • Trivia
      The ending of part two, with British soldiers going off to the Great War, shows the film is set slightly in advance of the book: novel was published in 1913 - the War did not occur until 1914.
    • Goofs
      A brief shot in part two of engine coming head-on toward camera shows concrete railroad ties. Concrete ties would not be used for many decades to come.
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    3/10
    Some nice nudity, shame about the script!!
    Now I know what you're thinking, but don't worry I'm not some kind of pervert, just a guy who is trying to find a redeeming feature in this mess. The made-for-TV adaptation of D.H Lawrence's classic(?) novel was broadcast over 2 nights on the ITV channel here in the UK and is a long winded thing indeed with scene after scene of boring talk which didn't seem to move the plot forward one iota and a performance from ITV drama stalwart Sarah Lancashire (ex-Coronation Street) which seemed to consist of her staring at the camera with those puppy-dog eyes of hers trying to elicit a reaction from the audience along the lines of "Poor her" as her character experienced humilation upon humiliation. The only good part of this long slog through the early part of the 20th century was that one of her sons had some pretty hot looking girlfriends who kept removing their corsets for pointless yet entertaining nude scenes, this at least kept me awake during the second installment.

    If you think I'm being unfair, take a look at some other D.H Lawrence films that originated from his books e.g Women in Love and The Rainbow then come back and tell me which scenes were most memorable in them for you. Was it the brilliant acting? The great period detail? The romantic storylines? No? Well then, you can see my point!!
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    • Feb 12, 2003

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fii si indragostiti
    • Filming locations
      • Isle of Man
    • Production companies
      • Company Pictures
      • Isle of Man Film Commission
      • Isle of Man Film
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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