

The Best House in London
1969-06-01 · 97 min · ★ 4.0
In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of street prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
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- Directors
- Philip Saville
- Production companies
- Bridge Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
David HemmingsBenjamin Oakes / Walter Leybourne
Joanna PettetJosephine Pacefoot
George SandersSir Francis Leybourne
Dany RobinBabette
Warren MitchellCount Pandolfo
John BirdHome Secretary
William RushtonSylvester Wall
Bill FraserInspector MacPherson
Avril AngersFlora's Mother
Maurice DenhamEditor, The Times
Martita HuntHeadmistress
Betty MarsdenFelicity
Hugh BurdenLord Tennyson
Arnold DiamondCharles Dickens
Clement FreudMr. Mason
Jan HoldenLady Dilke
John CleeseJones (uncredited)
Veronica CarlsonLilly (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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