Design for Living (1979)
Design for Living presents a trio of neurotic but intensely artistic characters: Gilda, Otto and Leo. Set in Paris, Otto and Leo both fall in love with Gilda. She cannot make up her mind which man she loves, so the three decide to live together in a platonic friendship. Among Coward's trademark sparkling wit, the play explores deeper themes including infidelity, the pressures of fame on an unstable mind, and morality (or immorality) of a menage a trois.
Director: Philip Saville
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: May 6, 1979
Cast
- Rula Lenska - Gilda
- Clive Arrindell - Otto
- John Steiner - Leo
- John Bluthal - Ernest Friedman
- Dandy Nichols - Miss Hodge
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philip Saville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Design for Living about?
- Design for Living presents a trio of neurotic but intensely artistic characters: Gilda, Otto and Leo. Set in Paris, Otto and Leo both fall in love with Gilda. She cannot make up her mind which man she loves, so the three decide to live together in a platonic friendship. Among Coward's trademark sparkling wit, the play explores deeper themes including infidelity, the pressures of fame on an unstable mind, and morality (or immorality) of a menage a trois.
- Who directed Design for Living?
- Design for Living was directed by Philip Saville.
- Who stars in Design for Living?
- Design for Living stars Rula Lenska, Clive Arrindell, John Steiner, John Bluthal, Dandy Nichols.
- How long is Design for Living?
- Design for Living has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- Where was Design for Living produced?
- Design for Living was produced in United Kingdom.