I Want What I Want
“...to be a woman”
Synopsis
Roy leaves his abusive father's house and starts life anew as a woman, named Wendy. Through trial and error, she learns the skills and consequences of being a woman.
Top Cast
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Anne Heywood
Roy / Wendy
Harry Andrews
Roy's Father
Jill Bennett
Margaret
Paul Rogers
Mr. Waites
Michael Coles
Frank
Sheila Reid
June
Virginia Stride
Shirley
Jill Melford
Lorna
Philip Bond
Philip
Rachel Gurney
Mrs. Parkhurst
Robin Hawdon
Tony
Anthony Sharp
Mr. Parkhurst
Deborah Grant
Liza Goddard
Carole (uncredited)
Tony Steedman
Surgeon (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dexter
- Screenplay & Story
- Gillian Freeman, Gavin Lambert
- Original Score
- Johnny Harris
- Original Title
- I Want What I Want
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dexter
Gillian Freeman, Gavin Lambert, Geoff Brown
Johnny Harris
Peter Thornton
Raymond Stross
Department Leadership Roster
John Dexter
Director
Gillian Freeman
Screenplay
Gavin Lambert
Screenplay
Raymond Stross
Producer
Peter Thornton
Editor
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want What I Want
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What is I Want What I Want about?
Roy leaves his abusive father's house and starts life anew as a woman, named Wendy. Through trial and error, she learns the skills and consequences of being a woman.
Who directed I Want What I Want?
I Want What I Want was directed by John Dexter.
Who stars in I Want What I Want?
The principal cast of I Want What I Want includes Anne Heywood, Harry Andrews, Jill Bennett, Paul Rogers, Michael Coles.
When was I Want What I Want released and how long is it?
I Want What I Want was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for I Want What I Want?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want What I Want was composed by Johnny Harris.
Is I Want What I Want based on a book or true story?
I Want What I Want is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Geoff Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Want What I Want?
I Want What I Want holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).