Private Lives (1976)
Divorced couple Amanda and Elyot have both recently remarried. On their honeymoons, however, they discover that they have accidentally booked adjoining suites at the same hotel. Containing some of Coward's best dialogue, the play revolves around the agonising realisation that despite their ferocious incompatibility, they are still drawn to each other.
Director: John Gorrie
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: December 28, 1976
Cast
- Alec McCowen - Elyot Chase
- Penelope Keith - Amanda Prynne
- Polly Adams - Sibyl Chase
- Donald Pickering - Victor Prynne
- Françoise Pascal - Louise
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
marriage, based on play or musical, divorce
More Films by Director: John Gorrie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Private Lives about?
- Divorced couple Amanda and Elyot have both recently remarried. On their honeymoons, however, they discover that they have accidentally booked adjoining suites at the same hotel. Containing some of Coward's best dialogue, the play revolves around the agonising realisation that despite their ferocious incompatibility, they are still drawn to each other.
- Who directed Private Lives?
- Private Lives was directed by John Gorrie.
- Who stars in Private Lives?
- Private Lives stars Alec McCowen, Penelope Keith, Polly Adams, Donald Pickering, Françoise Pascal.
- How long is Private Lives?
- Private Lives has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Private Lives?
- Private Lives is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Private Lives produced?
- Private Lives was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Private Lives?
- The themes of Private Lives include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.