The Young Lovers
“They fought for happiness in a world that would not let them love!”
Synopsis
A young employee of the British State Department falls in love with the daughter of a top Russian diplomat, much to the panic of their respective countries' officials, who suspect espionage. The cast includes David Knight, Odile Versois, Theodore Bikel and David Kossoff.
Top Cast
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David Knight
Ted Hutchens
Odile Versois
Anna Szobek
Theodore Bikel
Joseph
David Kossoff
Geza Szobek
Joseph Tomelty
Moffatt
Paul Carpenter
Gregg Pearson
Peter Illing
Dr. Weissbrod
John McLaren
Col. Margetson
Bernard Rebel
Stefan
Jill Adams
Judy (uncredited)
Robin Bailey
Thomas Cook cashier (uncredited)
Dora Bryan
Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Peter Dyneley
Regan (uncredited)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Himself, in photo (uncredited)
Percy Herbert
Richards (uncredited)
Sam Kydd
Driver, Embassy car JAK711 (uncredited)
Victor Maddern
Sailor (uncredited)
Betty Marsden
Mrs. Forrester (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Estridge, George Tabori
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- The Young Lovers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Group Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith
Robin Estridge, George Tabori
Benjamin Frankel
Jack Asher
Frederick Wilson
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Estridge
Writer
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Producer
Anthony Asquith
Director
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Design
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Young Lovers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Lovers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Young Lovers about?
A young employee of the British State Department falls in love with the daughter of a top Russian diplomat, much to the panic of their respective countries' officials, who suspect espionage. The cast includes David Knight, Odile Versois, Theodore Bikel and David Kossoff.
Who directed The Young Lovers?
The Young Lovers was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in The Young Lovers?
The principal cast of The Young Lovers includes David Knight, Odile Versois, Theodore Bikel, David Kossoff, Joseph Tomelty.
When was The Young Lovers released and how long is it?
The Young Lovers was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Lovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Lovers was composed by Benjamin Frankel.