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Features: DVD, Widescreen, English, French, Spanish, Subtitled, Director's Cut, Commentary
This compelling rendition of the literary masterpiece is "a visual stunner and very likely the most sensuous film ever made" (N.Y. Daily News). Glenda Jackson garnered the first of her two Oscars for her superb performance in director Ken Russell and writer Larry Kramer's brilliant exploration of the complexities of sexuality and romantic love. Growing up in the sheltered society of 1920s England, Gudrun (Jackson) and Ursula (Jennie Linden) know little about the ways of love. So when they pursue thrilling, torrid affairs with a notorious playboy (Alan Bates) and a brooding philanderer (Oliver Reed), what they discover about their lovers, and themselves, may be more all-consuming--and dangerously volatile--than they ever dared imagine.
Editor's Note
Based on the 1920 novel by D.H. Lawrence, the story is an exploration of the relationships, personalities, and philosophies of two men and two women in|the English high society of the early 20th century. Oliver Reed (Gerald Crich) is an industrialist who treats relationships proprietarily. The other gentleman, Alan Bates (Rupert Birkin), is a school inspector who attempts to define love between both opposite and same sex couples. Gudrun Brangwen (Glenda Jackson) is a socialite who uses amorous relationships to her own advantage, while her sister, Ursula (Jennie Linden), sees love as pure and simple, a permanent bond. The film is crafted with care and attention to the visual details of the period, and the screenplay has been lauded as one of the best literary adaptations to the big screen. Although Jackson's galvanizing performance is nearly overshadowed by a lurid nude wrestling scene between Bates and Reed, it won her an Academy Award in 1971.A respectful literary adaptation that draws on Lawrence's other works as well, WOMEN IN LOVE is a period masterpiece. In 1989 its prequel, THE RAINBOW, also based on a Lawrence novel, appeared.
Plot Summary
Powerful adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's novel, revolving around the relationships between two sisters and the men in their lives.
| Features | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Audio: English: Dolby Digital Mono | | Subtitles: English, Spanish, French | | Audio Commentary With Director Ken Russell | | Second Audio Commentary With Writer/Producer Larry Kramer | | Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery |
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 9/7/2004 |
| Running Time: 131 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1970 | | Catalog ID: 1004345 | | UPC: 00027616884275 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.66:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1971) |  | Glenda Jackson, Winner, Best Actress in a Leading Role | | | Billy Williams, Nominee, Best Cinematography | | | Ken Russell, Nominee, Best Director | | | Larry Kramer, Nominee, Best Writing, Screenplay Based On Material From Another Medium | |
British Academy Awards (1970) | | | Alan Bates, Nominee, Best Actor | | | Glenda Jackson, Nominee, Best Actress |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"...As jolting for its fascination with ideas, its refusal to pander or overexplain, and its thoughtful renovation of a literary source as for its frankness..." 03/14/20003 p.49Uncut
"[With] simmering sexuality....Ken Russell and DH Lawrence were made for each other." 10/01/2004 p.156 |
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