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The Chatterley Affair

2006-03-20 · 90 min · ★ 5.3

Drama · Romance

The trial, under The Obscene Publications Act, of the publishers of D.H. Lawrence's 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'in 1960 was a sensation that consumed the nation. The movie follows two fictional jurors, Helena and Keith, who become passionate lovers during the course of the trial and whose affair mirrors the themes of the novel.

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Directors
James Hawes
Production companies
BBC Cymru Wales, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rafe SpallRafe SpallKeith
Louise DelamereLouise DelamereHelena
Gerard HoranGerard HoranJocular Juror
Claire BloomClaire BloomOlder Helena
Mary HealeyMary HealeyVera
David TennantDavid TennantRichard Hoggart
Montserrat LombardMontserrat LombardBernadine Wall
David FairweatherTimid Juror
Antony CarrickAntony CarrickOlder Educated Male Juror
Paul Antony-BarberPaul Antony-BarberSuperior Juror
Kenneth HadleyKenneth HadleyCourt Official
Donald SumpterDonald SumpterMr. Gerald Gardiner
Ron DonachieRon DonachieMr. Allen Lane
Karl JohnsonKarl JohnsonMr. Justice Byrne
David AnnenDavid AnnenClerk of the Court
Kenneth CranhamKenneth CranhamOlder Keith
Pip TorrensPip TorrensMr. Mervyn Griffith-Jones
Alyson CooteSylvia
Shaughan SeymourShaughan SeymourGraham Hough
Selina CadellSelina CadellHelen Gardner

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