The emotional intricacies of a polyamorous relationship between young artist Bob and his two lovers: a lonely male doctor and a frustrated female office worker.
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- Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 7 nominations.
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| Peter Finch | ... |
Daniel Hirsh
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| Glenda Jackson | ... |
Alex Greville
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| Murray Head | ... |
Bob Elkin
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| Peggy Ashcroft | ... |
Mrs. Greville
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| Tony Britton | ... |
Mr. Harding
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| Maurice Denham | ... |
Mr. Greville
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| Bessie Love | ... |
Answering Service Lady
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| Vivian Pickles | ... |
Alva Hodson
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| Frank Windsor | ... |
Bill Hodson
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| Thomas Baptiste | ... |
Prof. Johns
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| Richard Pearson | ... |
Patient
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| June Brown | ... |
Woman Patient
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Hannah Norbert | ... |
Daniel's Mother
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Harold Goldblatt | ... |
Daniel's Father
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| Marie Burke | ... |
Aunt Astrid
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| Caroline Blakiston | ... |
Rowing Wife
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| Peter Halliday | ... |
Rowing Husband
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Douglas Lambert | ... |
Man at Party
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| Jon Finch | ... |
Scotsman
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Kimi Tallmadge | ... |
Hodson Child
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Russell Lewis | ... |
Hodson Child
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Emma Schlesinger | ... |
Hodson Child
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Carl Ferber | ... |
Hodson Child
(as Karl Ferber)
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Patrick Thornberry | ... |
Hodson Child
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| Robert Rietty | ... |
Daniel's Brother
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Liane Aukin | ... |
Daniel's Sister-in-Law
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Robin Presky | ... |
Daniel's Nephew
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| Edward Evans | ... |
Husband at Hospital
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| Gabrielle Daye | ... |
Wife at Hospital
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George Belbin | ... |
Next door Neighbour
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| Richard Loncraine | ... |
Bob's Partner
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Royce Mills | ... |
Bob's Partner
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Monica Vasileiou | ... |
Travel Agent
(as Monica Vassiliou)
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John Rae | ... |
Airline Doctor
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Ellis Dale | ... |
Chemist
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Joe Wadham | ... |
Lorry Driver
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Henry Danziger | ... |
Cantor
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| Ann Firbank | ... |
Party Guest
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Derek Gilbert | ... |
Party Guest
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William Job | ... |
Party Guest
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John Warner | ... |
Party Guest
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| Nike Arrighi | ... |
Party Guest
(as Nikki Arrighi)
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Francis Ghent | ... |
Party Guest
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| Donald Sumpter | ... |
Party Guest
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Rohan McCullough | ... |
Party Guest
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| Barbara Markham | ... |
Party Guest
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Robert Wilde | ... |
Party Guest
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| Esta Charkham | ... |
Barmitzvah Guest
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Hilary Hardiman | ... |
Barmitzvah Guest
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Simon Joseph | ... |
Barmitzvah Guest
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Gideon Kolb | ... |
Barmitzvah Guest
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Martin Lawrence | ... |
Barmitzvah Guest
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Mercia Mansfield | ... |
Barmitzvah Guest
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Reuben Elvy | ... |
Barmitzvah Guest
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Jovey Douben | ... |
Barmitzvah Guest
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Henry Gilbert | ... |
1930s Flashback Rabbi (scenesDeleted)
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| Helen Lindsay | ... |
(scenesDeleted)
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David Webb | ... |
Restaurant Owner (scenesDeleted)
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Jack Arrow | ... |
Commuter (uncredited)
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| Cindy Burrows | ... |
Alex as a Child (uncredited)
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Robert Clarke | ... |
Man Under Umbrella (uncredited)
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George Curtis | ... |
Waiter at Party (uncredited)
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| Daniel Day-Lewis | ... |
Child Vandal (uncredited)
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Jill Goldston | ... |
Woman at Synagogue (uncredited)
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Arthur Goodman | ... |
Rabbi (uncredited)
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Murray Kash | ... |
Man at TWA Desk (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Woman Under Umbrella (uncredited)
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Petra Markham | ... |
Designer's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Louis Matto | ... |
Waiter at Party (uncredited)
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Bunny Seaman | ... |
Sleeping Woman in Beauty Salon (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Schlesinger | ||
Written by
| Penelope Gilliatt | ... | (screenplay) |
| Ken Levison | ... | () (uncredited) |
| John Schlesinger | ... | (screenplay) (uncredited) |
| David Sherwin | ... | (screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Joseph Janni | ... | producer |
| Edward Joseph | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Ron Geesin | ... | (special music) |
Cinematography by
| Billy Williams | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Marden | ||
Editorial Department
| John Inglis | ... | additional editor |
| Mary Kessel | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Miriam Brickman | ... | (casting) |
Production Design by
| Luciana Arrighi | ... | designer |
Art Direction by
| Norman Dorme | ||
Set Decoration by
| Harry Cordwell | ||
Costume Design by
| Jocelyn Rickards | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Betty Glasow | ... | hairdresser |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Hugh Harlow | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Simon Relph | ... | assistant director |
| Michael Green | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Nigel Wooll | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| George Ball | ... | chargehand prop |
| Alan Cassie | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Campling | ... | sound editor |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | sound recordist |
| Simon Kaye | ... | sound recordist |
| Alan Jones | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Eddy Joseph | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Robin O'Donoghue | ... | assistant sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| John Richardson | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Harcourt | ... | camera operator |
| Ronald Lenoir | ... | set rigger (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Lee Bolon | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Douglas Gamley | ... | director of music / composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ann Skinner | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Marilyn Clarke | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Edna Tromans | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Ken Levison | ... | the producers gratefully acknowledge the assistance of: during the production of the film |
| David Sherwin | ... | the producers gratefully acknowledge the assistance of: during the production of the film |
Production Companies
- Vectia (made by)
- Vic Films Productions (for)
Distributors
- United Artists (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés (1971) (France) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1971) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1971) (United States) (theatrical) (as United Artists An MGM Company)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1972) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1972) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1972) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1972) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1972) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (Japan) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2009) (Italy) (DVD)
- Doriane Film (2009) (France) (DVD)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2009) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (as Optimum Classics)
- CMV Laservision (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Versátil Home Vídeo (2010) (Brazil) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- British Film Institute (BFI) (2020) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- The Criterion Collection (United States) (laserdisc)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Loncraine + Broxton (sculptures and models by)
- Twickenham Film Studios (recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Divorced working woman Alex and well-to-do Jewish family doctor Daniel Hirsh share not only the same answering service but also the favours of young Bob Elkin who bed-hops between them as the mood takes him. Both Alex and Dr Hirsh are aware of the other's existence but prefer to live with the situation rather than risk losing Elkin completely. But a wet winter weekend in London can be difficult. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | It's about three decent people. They will break your heart. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Thirteen-year-old Sir Daniel Day-Lewis made his screen debut in this film, as a teenage street vandal. He described his first acting experience, in which he was paid £2 to vandalize expensive cars parked outside his local church in Petersfield, Hampshire, as "heaven." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Glenda Jackson (1971). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Trio See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Daniel: When you're at school and you want to quit, people say 'You're going to hate it out in the world.' Well, I didn't believe them and I was right. When I was a kid, I couldn't wait to be grown up, and they said 'Childhood is the best time of your life.' Well, it wasn't. And now, I want his company and they say, 'What's half a loaf? You're well shot of him'; and I say 'I know that... but I miss him, that's all' and they say 'He never made you happy' and I say 'But I am happy, apart from missing him. You might throw me a pill or two for my cough.' [pauses, smiles] Daniel: All my life, I've been looking for somebody courageous, resourceful. [pause, thinks] Daniel: He's not it... but something. We were something. [pause] Daniel: I only came about my cough. See more » |