Trevor Howard,
Dean Stockwell,
Wendy Hiller,
Mary Ure,
Heather Sears
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The Motion Picture Production Code was still in effect (albeit weakly) when Sons and Lovers was filmed in 1960, so don't expect a thoroughly frank and faithful adaptation of the D.H. Lawrence novel. S... read more
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Strong performances all around elevate this hard drama of crushed and stalled hopes. Not a surprise that this received many awards including several Oscar noms, the excellent cinematography won. A fine film from an era when cinema was about the human condition.
It was ok. The acting was surprisingly realistic and there was not a bad performance to be found.
However, I didn't find the plot very interesting and I found the movie to be a bit boring.
Somehow, this plainly euphemistic attitude toward Lawrence's fierce and fine account runs through the whole handsome picture and hobbles its real potential punch. Full Review
A slack and superficial adaptation of Lawrence's novel. Full Review
The film's period details are excellent, and the direction by cinematographer-turned-director Cardiff is first rate. Full Review
D.H. Lawrence has always proved a tricky test for filmmakers, but this is certainly one fo the better translations, thanks in no small part to the cinematography. Full Review
An attractive, thoughtful adaptation of a difficult novel. Lawrence's sexual politics may have dated badly, but the cinematography and acting still exude quality. Full Review
Jack Clayton's adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's autobiographical novel is intelligent, exquisitely shot, and well acted, if also too restrained. Full Review
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