The L-Shaped Room (1962)
Sex is not a forbidden word
Jane is young, French, pregnant and unmarried. Bucking convention, she is uninterested in settling with her baby's father or getting an abortion. After renting a room in a dingy London boarding house, Jane befriends the odd group of inhabitants and starts an affair with one boarder, Toby. As Jane's pregnancy threatens her new relationship, and the reality of single motherhood approaches, she is forced to decide what to do about both her baby and her budding romance.
Director: Bryan Forbes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: November 20, 1962
Cast
- Leslie Caron - Jane Fosset
- Tom Bell - Toby
- Brock Peters - Johnny
- Bernard Lee - Charlie
- Avis Bunnage - Doris
- Patricia Phoenix - Sonia
- Cicely Courtneidge - Mavis
- Verity Edmett - Jane II
- Anthony Booth - Youth in Street
- Harry Locke - Newsagent
Screenplay
- Bryan Forbes
- Lynne Reid Banks (Novel)
Music: Johannes Brahms, John Barry
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: Anthony Harvey
Production: Romulus Films, British Lion Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
One-Night Stands and Consequences
Keywords
london, england, pregnancy, boarding house, landlady, kitchen sink realism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The L-Shaped Room about?
- Jane is young, French, pregnant and unmarried. Bucking convention, she is uninterested in settling with her baby's father or getting an abortion. After renting a room in a dingy London boarding house, Jane befriends the odd group of inhabitants and starts an affair with one boarder, Toby. As Jane's pregnancy threatens her new relationship, and the reality of single motherhood approaches, she is forced to decide what to do about both her baby and her budding romance.
- Who directed The L-Shaped Room?
- The L-Shaped Room was directed by Bryan Forbes.
- Who stars in The L-Shaped Room?
- The L-Shaped Room stars Leslie Caron, Tom Bell, Brock Peters, Bernard Lee, Avis Bunnage, Patricia Phoenix.
- How long is The L-Shaped Room?
- The L-Shaped Room has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The L-Shaped Room?
- The L-Shaped Room is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The L-Shaped Room produced?
- The L-Shaped Room was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The L-Shaped Room?
- The themes of The L-Shaped Room include: One-Night Stands and Consequences.