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Women in Love (1969)

Women in Love (1969)
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Women in Love is set in 1920s England, where free-spirited artist Gudrun (Glenda Jackson) and her schoolteacher sister Ursula (Jennie Linden) make the acquaintance of lifelong friends Gerald (Oliver Reed) and Rupert (Alan Bates). The foursome attends a picnic in honor of a pair of newlyweds, who put a damper on the proceedings (literally!) by drowning in a nearby lake. Evidently unscathed by this tragedy, Gerald and Rupert participate in a nude wrestling match later that evening (this was the sequence that got the most press, thanks to fleeting glimpses of the male stars' privates). Gerald marries Gudrun, Rupert weds Ursula, and the foursome embarks upon a Swiss honeymoon. The holiday is marred by infidelity and sudden death, leaving Rupert to wonder aloud just what it is that makes men and women "tick." An Academy Award went to Glenda Jackson, while nominations were bestowed upon screenwriter Larry Kramer and cinematographer Billy Williams (who received an uncredited assist from director Ken Russell). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Alan Bates, Oliver Reed, (more)
Director(s):
Ken Russell
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Women in Love

Women in Love is set in 1920s England, where free-spirited artist Gudrun (Glenda Jackson) and her schoolteacher sister Ursula (Jennie Linden) make the acquaintance of lifelong friends Gerald (Oliver Reed) and Rupert (Alan Bates). The foursome attends a picnic in honor of a pair of newlyweds, who put a damper on the proceedings (literally!) by drowning in a nearby lake. Evidently unscathed by this tragedy, Gerald and Rupert participate in a nude wrestling match later that evening (this was the sequence that got the most press, thanks to fleeting glimpses of the male stars' privates). Gerald marries Gudrun, Rupert weds Ursula, and the foursome embarks upon a Swiss honeymoon. The holiday is marred by infidelity and sudden death, leaving Rupert to wonder aloud just what it is that makes men and women "tick." An Academy Award went to Glenda Jackson, while nominations were bestowed upon screenwriter Larry Kramer and cinematographer Billy Williams (who received an uncredited assist from director Ken Russell). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
131 mins

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Director(s):
Ken Russell
Writer(s):
Larry Kramer, Frank Kramer
Producer(s):
Larry Kramer, Martin Rosen, Roy Baird
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Strong Sexual Content, Adult Humor, Adult Situations, Not For Children)
Women in Love Awards:
  • 1970 - Golden Globe - Best Foreign Film - English Language
  • 1970 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Foreign Film - English Language
  • 1970 - National Board of Review - Best Actress
  • 1970 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actress
  • 1970 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Actress
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Kathy C.

    After watching this very complicated, disturbing, sensual film it supports my feeling that most of the movies made today are worthless celluloid. This film, for 40 years ago - was ahead of its time, considered "racy". I may need to watch it a second time to capture and understand the underlying story. The characters are very deep - I haven't seen a movie character in a film these days that has such depth. Alan Bates and Oliver Reed - RIP your talent is missed and Glenda Jackson - won't you come out of retirement and politics please and find a decent script??The movie is slow - but worth viewing !

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    Aaron C.

    Full frontal nude wrestling. Interpretive dance. Porn mustaches. Long monologues about romantic love. Showy turns by all the acting leads. My wife and I thought this movie would work great as background noise/visual display during an arty cocktail party. Watching it as a movie movie, however, was a chore and it took us two nights to slog through.

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    John N.

    The man who wrote the screenplay for this movie confessed that the book upon which it was based was not easy to understand. He had to read the book a second time. Likewise, the movie is not easy to understand either. I had to watch it a second time. It is a complicated story and you have to pay close attention to the British accents. It is rewarding, however, to make the effort. I would argue that - the movie title aside - it is as much about the consequences of men falling in love as it is of women falling in love, and the joys and the tragedies that can result therefrom. This is the type of entertainment that you don't see much of in the movies these days.

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