Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981)
The most notorious novel of the century.
After a crippling injury leaves her husband impotent, Lady Chatterly is torn between her love for her husband and her physical desires. With her husband's consent, she seeks out other means of fulfilling her needs.
Director: Just Jaeckin
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: June 29, 1981
Cast
- Sylvia Kristel - Lady Constance Chatterley
- Shane Briant - Sir Clifford Chatterley
- Nicholas Clay - Oliver Mellors
- Ann Mitchell - Ivy Bolton
- Elizabeth Spriggs - Lady Eva
- Pascale Rivault - Hilda
- Peter Bennett - Field
- Anthony Stewart Head - Anton
- Frank Moorey - The Priest
- Bessie Love - Flora
Screenplay
Music: Stanley Myers, Richard Harvey
Cinematography: Robert Fraisse
Editing: Eunice Mountjoy
Production: Cine Artist Film GmbH, Cine-Source, London-Cannon Films, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions, Les Producteurs Associés
Country: France, Germany, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, based on novel or book, nurse, servant, eroticism, wheelchair, country estate, dysfunctional marriage, class differences, love affair, britain, extramarital affair, disability, war injury
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lady Chatterley's Lover about?
- After a crippling injury leaves her husband impotent, Lady Chatterly is torn between her love for her husband and her physical desires. With her husband's consent, she seeks out other means of fulfilling her needs.
- Who directed Lady Chatterley's Lover?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover was directed by Just Jaeckin.
- Who stars in Lady Chatterley's Lover?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover stars Sylvia Kristel, Shane Briant, Nicholas Clay, Ann Mitchell, Elizabeth Spriggs, Pascale Rivault.
- How long is Lady Chatterley's Lover?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Lady Chatterley's Lover?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Lady Chatterley's Lover?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Lady Chatterley's Lover gross?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Lady Chatterley's Lover produced?
- Lady Chatterley's Lover was produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Lady Chatterley's Lover?
- The themes of Lady Chatterley's Lover include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection.