The Greengage Summer (1961)
A young girl's awakening in a summer of evil!
Sensitive story of a British girl's awakening from childhood into life and love on vacation in France.
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: May 1, 1961
Cast
- Kenneth More - Eliot
- Danielle Darrieux - Madame Zisi
- Susannah York - Joss Grey
- Claude Nollier - Madame Corbet
- Jane Asher - Hester
- Raymond Gérôme - Renard
- Maurice Denham - Mr. Bullock
- Harold Kasket - M. Prideaux
- André Maranne - M. Dutour
Screenplay
- Rumer Godden (Screenplay)
- Howard Koch
- Rumer Godden (Novel)
Music: Richard Addinsell
Cinematography: Freddie Young
Editing: Peter R. Hunt
Production: Victor Saville Productions, Edward Small Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
lesbian relationship, teenage girl, lesbian
More Films by Director: Lewis Gilbert
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Greengage Summer about?
- Sensitive story of a British girl's awakening from childhood into life and love on vacation in France.
- Who directed The Greengage Summer?
- The Greengage Summer was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
- Who stars in The Greengage Summer?
- The Greengage Summer stars Kenneth More, Danielle Darrieux, Susannah York, Claude Nollier, Jane Asher, Raymond Gérôme.
- How long is The Greengage Summer?
- The Greengage Summer has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Greengage Summer?
- The Greengage Summer is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Greengage Summer produced?
- The Greengage Summer was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Greengage Summer?
- The themes of The Greengage Summer include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.