The Go-Between (1971)
In those days, you fell in love with your own class. Or found a Go-Between.
British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
Director: Joseph Losey
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: June 16, 1971
Cast
- Julie Christie - Lady Marian Trimingham
- Alan Bates - Ted Burgess
- Edward Fox - Hugh Trimingham
- Michael Redgrave - The Older Leo Colston
- Dominic Guard - The Young Leo Colston
- Margaret Leighton - Mrs Maudsley
- Michael Gough - Mr Maudsley
- Richard Gibson - Marcus Maudsley
- Simon Hume-Kendall - Denys
- Roger Lloyd Pack - Charles
Screenplay
- Harold Pinter (Screenplay)
- L.P. Hartley (Novel)
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Editing: Reginald Beck
Production: EMI Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $100,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty
Keywords
countryside, based on novel or book, england, forbidden love, cricket, birthday party, norfolk, 1900s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Go-Between about?
- British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
- Who directed The Go-Between?
- The Go-Between was directed by Joseph Losey.
- Who stars in The Go-Between?
- The Go-Between stars Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Edward Fox, Michael Redgrave, Dominic Guard, Margaret Leighton.
- How long is The Go-Between?
- The Go-Between has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is The Go-Between?
- The Go-Between is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Go-Between?
- The Go-Between had a budget of $100,000.
- Where was The Go-Between produced?
- The Go-Between was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Go-Between?
- The themes of The Go-Between include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.