Love Among the Ruins (1976)
An aging actress and socialite, Jessica Medlicott has ended her engagement with a younger man and is now being sued by her former fiancé. Esteemed barrister Sir Arthur Glanville-Jones is assigned to represent Jessica in the lawsuit, and he also happens to be an old suitor of hers from decades earlier. While Jessica claims not to remember him, and Arthur still smarts from her earlier rejection, the two form a close bond during the case.
Director: George Cukor
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie, Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 12, 1976
Cast
- Katharine Hepburn - Jessica Medlicott
- Laurence Olivier - Sir Arthur Glanville-Jones
- Richard Pearson - George Druce
- Colin Blakely - J.F. Devine
- Joan Sims - Fanny Pratt
- Leigh Lawson - Alfred Pratt
- Gwen Nelson - Hermione Davis
- Robert Harris - The Judge
- Peter Reeves - Maiden
- John Blythe - Tipstall
Screenplay
- James Costigan (Screenplay)
- Don Black (Lyricist)
Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: John F. Burnett
Production: ABC Circle Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Cukor
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love Among the Ruins about?
- An aging actress and socialite, Jessica Medlicott has ended her engagement with a younger man and is now being sued by her former fiancé. Esteemed barrister Sir Arthur Glanville-Jones is assigned to represent Jessica in the lawsuit, and he also happens to be an old suitor of hers from decades earlier. While Jessica claims not to remember him, and Arthur still smarts from her earlier rejection, the two form a close bond during the case.
- Who directed Love Among the Ruins?
- Love Among the Ruins was directed by George Cukor.
- Who stars in Love Among the Ruins?
- Love Among the Ruins stars Katharine Hepburn, Laurence Olivier, Richard Pearson, Colin Blakely, Joan Sims, Leigh Lawson.
- How long is Love Among the Ruins?
- Love Among the Ruins has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Love Among the Ruins?
- Love Among the Ruins is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie, Comedy film.
- Where was Love Among the Ruins produced?
- Love Among the Ruins was produced in United States of America.