About

Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their repressive pasts, and though both know that Bob is seeing both of them, neither is willing to let go of the youth and vitality he...

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Directed by

John Schlesinger

Written by

Penelope Gilliatt (Screenplay)

Runtime

110 minutes

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Tagline

It's about three decent people. They will break your heart.

Cast

Keywords

london, england romance doctor wealth love triangle gay relationship sexuality lgbt gay interest jewish artist bisexual marijuana divorce older man younger man relationsh sociologist

Photos

Lists

#216 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire

#65 on Top 100 British films BFI

Awards

Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role Peter Finch

Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role

Oscar nomination for Best Director

Oscar nomination for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced