2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
More information for the prospective Buyer..., June 17, 2007
This review is from: The Romantic Englishwoman [VHS] (VHS Tape)
When Elizabeth and Lewis Fielding's marriage shifts from perfect into boring, Elizabeth decides leave her comfortable home and travel abroad. Suddenly overcome with jealousy, Lewis imagines his wife in a myriad of sordid situations, She returns to an atmosphere of tension and mistrust deepens when Thomas, a young German hustler whom Elizabeth met in Baden-Baden, comes into their lives. As a perverse experiment, Lewis decides to take Thomas on as a houseguest. But when his wife starts falling in love with the gigolo, Lewis realizes that his plans may have backfired.
Stars: Glenda Jackson, Michael Caine, Helmut Berger, Kate Nelligan, Marcus RIchardson, Michel Lonsdale, Nathalie Delon. Director: Joseph Losey. Writing credits: Tom Stoppard, Thomas Wiseman (also novel). 1975, Rated R, 117 minutes.
Glistening, witty and ironic...a pleasure to watch - Los Angeles Times
A film of feeling, tact and intelligence - New York Times
A very pleasant experience for a sophisticated audience...Sparkling performances in a story that moves with deliberat charm...- Long Island Press
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
