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The Look of Love

  • 20132013
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  • 1h 41m
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Steve Coogan, Anna Friel, Tamsin Egerton, and Imogen Poots in The Look of Love (2013)
The story of Paul Raymond, the controversial entrepreneur and property baron who established the Raymond Revue Bar and went on to become BritainÂ’s richest man.
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  • Biography
  • Comedy
  • Drama

The life of Paul Raymond, the controversial entrepreneur who became Britain's richest man.The life of Paul Raymond, the controversial entrepreneur who became Britain's richest man.The life of Paul Raymond, the controversial entrepreneur who became Britain's richest man.

IMDb RATING
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7K
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  • Director
    • Michael Winterbottom
  • Writers
    • Matt Greenhalgh
    • Paul Willetts(based on biographical material from "Members Only: The Life and Times of Paul Raymond")
    • Jean de Letraz(extract from "Pyjama Tops originally titled Moumou")
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Matt Lucas
    • Anna Friel
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Winterbottom
  • Writers
    • Matt Greenhalgh
    • Paul Willetts(based on biographical material from "Members Only: The Life and Times of Paul Raymond")
    • Jean de Letraz(extract from "Pyjama Tops originally titled Moumou")
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Matt Lucas
    • Anna Friel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 40User reviews
    • 121Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    International Version
    Trailer 2:14
    International Version

    Photos87

    Imogen Poots in The Look of Love (2013)
    Steve Coogan in The Look of Love (2013)
    Steve Coogan and Imogen Poots in The Look of Love (2013)
    Michael Winterbottom and Tamsin Egerton in The Look of Love (2013)
    Steve Coogan, Tamsin Egerton, and Chris Wilson in The Look of Love (2013)
    Anna Friel in The Look of Love (2013)
    Anna Friel in The Look of Love (2013)
    Tamsin Egerton in The Look of Love (2013)
    Steve Coogan in The Look of Love (2013)
    Steve Coogan, Chris Addison, and Imogen Poots in The Look of Love (2013)
    Anna Friel at an event for The Look of Love (2013)
    Steve Coogan and Michael Winterbottom at an event for The Look of Love (2013)

    Top cast

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    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Paul Raymondas Paul Raymond
    Matt Lucas
    Matt Lucas
    • Matron Behind Barsas Matron Behind Bars
    Anna Friel
    Anna Friel
    • Jean Raymondas Jean Raymond
    Imogen Poots
    Imogen Poots
    • Debbie Raymondas Debbie Raymond
    Jennifer Ellis
    • Fawnas Fawn
    Nick Hopper
    • Charles the Chauffeuras Charles the Chauffeur
    Paul Popplewell
    Paul Popplewell
    • Journalist No. 1as Journalist No. 1
    Jim Clubb
    • Liam Turneras Liam Turner
    Sarah Lou
    • Liam Girl No. 1as Liam Girl No. 1
    Emma Williamson
    • Liam Girl No. 2as Liam Girl No. 2
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Barristeras Barrister
    Raymond Waring
    Raymond Waring
    • Reporter No. 1as Reporter No. 1
    Kieran O'Brien
    Kieran O'Brien
    • Jimmy Humphriesas Jimmy Humphries
    Shirley Henderson
    Shirley Henderson
    • Rusty Humphriesas Rusty Humphries
    Frankie Thomson
    • Baby Debbieas Baby Debbie
    Jennifer Gardiner
    • Revue Bar Cigarette Girlas Revue Bar Cigarette Girl
    David Walliams
    David Walliams
    • Reverend Edwyn Youngas Reverend Edwyn Young
    Betsy Rose
    • Betsyas Betsy
    • Director
      • Michael Winterbottom
    • Writers
      • Matt Greenhalgh
      • Paul Willetts(based on biographical material from "Members Only: The Life and Times of Paul Raymond")
      • Jean de Letraz(extract from "Pyjama Tops originally titled Moumou")
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    After his daughter's untimely death, Paul Raymond reflects on his life. Rising from a mind-reading act, he grew to have a hugely successful career as an erotica magnate which would make him the wealthiest man in Britain. Yet for all his material success, his appetites mess up his personal life. Even as he challenged society's sexual mores, his relationship with his daughter proved troubling and problematic. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    • female full rear nudity
    • female full frontal nudity
    • leg spreading
    • female pubic hair
    • nudity
    • 166 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Lead us into temptation.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film's working title, The King of Soho, had to be dropped after the threat of legal action by Paul Raymond's son, Howard, who was already developing a project of the same name about his father's life.
    • Goofs
      While discussing the role of a reporter for 'Men Only' magazine the Fiona Richmond character (Tamsin Egerton) refers to female genitalia as "pussy". This term would not have been in use in the 1960s when the film is set. Later in the film the correct English term "fanny" is used.
    • Connections
      References Billy Liar (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Thunder & Blazes
      Written by Julius Fucík

      Performed by South Shore Concert Band

    User reviews40

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Coogan + Winterbottom = Bronze (this time).
    3 of my favourite films have been directed by Michael Winterbottom and starred Steve Coogan. A Cock And Bull Story, 24 Hour Party People and The Trip (in the UK we were lucky enough to see the full TV series, but the movie version was great as well).

    This isn't as good, but still entertaining. When I was pubescent, Paul Raymond's Men Only magazine was a must-read if you could get an adult to buy it for you, and Fiona Richmond was someone you thought you might just have a chance with if you got to meet her. In short, this film meant a lot to me.

    My problem with this is that it's all far too glossy. Soho in the 60/70/80's and there isn't a villain in sight and everything going on is fairly innocuous? And I really liked Paul Raymond, but to survive in that environment there must have been more to him.

    Anyway, an enjoyable film overall. And I went away with that final close-up on Imogen Poots as Debbie singing the title song almost breaking my heart.
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    • stemal-1
    • Aug 19, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Film Four (United Kingdom)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Paul Raymond's Wonderful World of Erotica
    • Filming locations
      • UK
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Films
      • Baby Cow Productions
      • Film4
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,252
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,105
      • Jul 7, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,318,468
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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