A Kind of Loving (1962)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 53min
- Drama, Romance
- 01 Oct 1962 (USA)
- Movie
After his girlfriend's pregnancy forces him to marry her, a young man must adjust to his new life and contend with his domineering mother-in-law.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 4 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 win.
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| Alan Bates | ... |
Victor Arthur 'Vic' Brown
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| Thora Hird | ... |
Mrs. Rothwell
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Bert Palmer | ... |
Mr. Geoffrey Brown
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| Pat Keen | ... |
Christine Harris
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| James Bolam | ... |
Jeff
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| Jack Smethurst | ... |
Conroy
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| Gwen Nelson | ... |
Mrs. Brown
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John Ronane | ... |
Draughtsman
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David Mahlowe | ... |
David Harris
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| Patsy Rowlands | ... |
Dorothy
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Michael Deacon | ... |
Les
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Annette Robertson | ... |
Phoebe
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| Fred Ferris | ... |
Althorpe
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| Leonard Rossiter | ... |
Whymper
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Malcolm Patton | ... |
Jim Brown
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Harry Markham | ... |
Railwayman
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| Peter Madden | ... |
Registrar
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| June Ritchie | ... |
Ingrid Rothwell
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| Yvonne Buckingham | ... |
Barmaid (uncredited)
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David Cook | ... |
Draughtsman (uncredited)
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| Jerry Desmonde | ... |
TV Compère (uncredited)
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Helen Fraser | ... |
Ingrid's Friend (uncredited)
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| Joe Gladwin | ... |
Bus Driver (uncredited)
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Reginald Green | ... |
Contestant (uncredited)
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Norman Heyes | ... |
Laisterdyke (uncredited)
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Douglas Livingstone | ... |
Window Cleaner (uncredited)
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| Bryan Mosley | ... |
Bus Conductor (uncredited)
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Ruth Porcher | ... |
Dr. Parker (uncredited)
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Bud Ralston | ... |
Pub Comedian (uncredited)
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Edna Ridgway | ... |
Pub Pianist (uncredited)
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| Graham Rigby | ... |
Pub Politician (uncredited)
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| Kathy Staff | ... |
Mrs. Oliphant (uncredited)
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Kathleen Walker | ... |
Woman in Dinner Queue (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Schlesinger | ||
Written by
| Willis Hall | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Keith Waterhouse | ... | (screenplay) |
| Stan Barstow | ... | (adapted from the novel by) |
Produced by
| Jack Hanbury | ... | associate producer |
| Joseph Janni | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ron Grainer | ||
Cinematography by
| Denys N. Coop | ... | director of photography (as Denys Coop) |
Editing by
| Roger Cherrill | ||
Editorial Department
| Jack Gardner | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
| John Gilbert | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Barney Platts-Mills | ... | third assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Ray Simm | ||
Makeup Department
| Anne Box | ... | hair stylist |
| Bob Lawrance | ... | makeup artist (as Robert Lawrence) |
Production Management
| Charles Hammond | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frank Ernst | ... | assistant director |
| Michael Klaw | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Maurice Fowler | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Bob Jones | ... | sound recordist |
| Don Sharpe | ... | sound editor |
| George Stephenson | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Harris | ... | camera operator |
| Harry Gillard | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laura Nightingale | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Ron Grainer | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Davies | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Miriam Brickman | ... | personal assistant to director |
| Nat Cohen | ... | presenter: implied |
| Stuart Levy | ... | presenter: implied |
| John Goldstone | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Ann Skinner | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Joseph Janni Production
- Vic Films Productions (for) (made by)
- Waterhall Productions (in association with)
Distributors
- Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors (1962) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Anglo Amalgamated Film Distributors Limited)
- Governor Films (1962) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors of Sweden (1962) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Fotorama (1962) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Universal Home Entertainment (2000) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Rialto Pictures (2017) (United States) (theatrical) (reissue)
- Rank Filmes de Portugal (1962) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Screen Gems Television (United States) (tv)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1984) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Mecca Dancing (Peter Leigh appears by permission of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A young man, inching his way up from working-class traditions via a white-collar job, finds himself trapped by the frightening reality of his girlfriend's pregnancy and is forced into marrying her and moving in with his mother-in-law due to a housing shortage in their Northern England town. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | The Most Explosive Picture to Come Out of Great Britain! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP165,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | At the start of this movie, Victor Arthur "Vic" Brown (Sir Alan Bates) and some of his friends are seen perusing a magazine filled with shots of topless models. This is one of the first instances in British cinema showing bared breasts. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening wedding scene, an elderly relative is prevented from taking photographs when the wedding car pulls up in front of her. She is, however, then seen taking pictures on the other side of the car as the bride and groom get in. Then as the car pulls away, she is back in her original position on the 'wrong' side of the car, still unable to take photos. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin: Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Down by the Riverside See more » |
| Quotes |
Mrs. Rothwell:
How dare you do this to my daughter! Vic: I did good for your daughter! I married her! Mrs. Rothwell: Yes! After you seduced her! Vic: It would have been me or someone else, sooner or later. See more » |