LETTER-BOX FORMAT – as seen in theatrical release, this film is presented in a full-width “Letter-Box” format.
A Glittering Super Colossal Heart Warming Toe-Tapping Continuously Delightful Musical Extravaganza!
Packed with outrageous song and dance numbers, director Ken Russell’s hit musical film introduced the young model Twiggy I her first starring role. “Virtually a one-woman show” – (Variety), “she dances well, sings well…acts with a natural grace” – (The New York Times).
The leading lady of a second rate British theatre troupe (an unbilled and amusingly vampy Glenda Jackson) breaks her ankle and is quickly replaced by the pretty assistant stage manger, Polly (Twiggy). Secretly in love with her co-star (Christopher Gable), Polly’s nervousness is compounded when the company learns that Hollywood director Cecil B. De Thrill is in the audience. His presence sets off a series of hilarious rivalries, on-stage and off. Based on Sandy Wilson’s 1920’s tongue-in-cheek musical, this Busby Berkeley spoof thrilled audiences with its charming star, extraordinary sets, sumptuous costumes and lavish musical routines.
Directed by
Ken Russell
Writing credits
Ken Russell (screenplay)
Sandy Wilson (musical)
Cast (in credits order)verified as complete
Twiggy .... Polly Browne
Christopher Gable .... Tony Brockhurst
Max Adrian .... Mr. Max/Lord Hubert Brockhurst
Bryan Pringle .... Percy Parkhill/Percy Browne
Murray Melvin .... Alphonse
Moyra Fraser .... Moyra Parkhill/Madame Dubonnet
Georgina Hale .... Fay
Sally Bryant .... Nancy
Vladek Sheybal .... De Thrill
Tommy Tune .... Tommy
Brian Murphy .... Peter
Graham Armitage .... Michael
Antonia Ellis .... Maisie
Caryl Little .... Dulcie
Anne Jameson .... Mrs. Peter (as Ann Jameson)
Catherine Willmer .... Catherine Max/Lady Catherine Brockhurst
Robert La Bassier .... Chauffer
Barbara Windsor .... Rosie/Hortense
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Susan Claire .... Dancer (uncredited)
Peter Greenwell .... Pianist (uncredited)
Glenda Jackson .... Rita (uncredited)
Petra Siniawski .... Dancer (uncredited)
Also Known As:
Ken Russell's Uncut Boy Friend (USA)
Runtime: 2 hrs 17 mins- RESTORED DIRECTOR'S CUT!
Country: UK / USA
Language: English
Color: Color (Metrocolor)
Sound Mix: Mono
Certification: Australia:G / Finland:S / Sweden:Btl / USA:G
Contains the original theatrical release trailer.
Awards: Nominated for Oscar.
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