Alfie (1966)
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Michael Caine's first starring role was a foray into dramatic irony, scripted by Bill Naughton from his novel and play. Alfie (Caine) is a charming, rogueish Cockney who cannot get his fill of women. He uses them without shame or malice, jumping from one promiscuous female's bed to another without much thought or feeling. Of course, Alfie's not as carefree as he would have the audience -- to whom he often speaks directly -- think: he treats his pregnant, common-law wife, Gilda (Julia Foster), quite shabbily, and has an affair with a married woman (Vivien Merchant) that leaves her pregnant, for which Alfie arranges an abortion. In the end, Alfie never finds lasting meaning or pleasure but remains an unrepentant, if low-class, Don Juan. Caine was Oscar-nominated for his performance. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 113 mins
Complete Cast:
- Michael Caine - Alfie
- Millicent Martin - Siddie
- Jane Asher - Annie
- Vivien Merchant - Lily
- Denholm Elliott - Mr. Smith, abortionist
- Graham Stark - Humphrey
- Sydney Tafler - Frank
- Shelley Winters - Ruby
- Julia Foster - Gilda
- Shirley Ann Field - Carla
- Eleanor Bron - Woman Doctor
- Alfie Bass - Harry
- Murray Melvin - Nat
- Director(s):
- Lewis Gilbert
- Writer(s):
- Bill Naughton
- Producer(s):
- Lewis Gilbert
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- 1966 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Most Promising Newcomer
- 1966 - Cannes Film Festival - Special Jury Prize
- 1966 - Cannes Film Festival - Special Jury Prize
- 1966 - Golden Globe - Best Foreign Film - English Language
- 1966 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Foreign Film - English Language
- 1966 - National Board of Review - Best Supporting Actress
- 1966 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
