Private Lives
Synopsis
Divorced couple Amanda and Elyot have both recently remarried. On their honeymoons, however, they discover that they have accidentally booked adjoining suites at the same hotel. Containing some of Coward's best dialogue, the play revolves around the agonising realisation that despite their ferocious incompatibility, they are still drawn to each other.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gorrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël Coward
- Original Title
- Private Lives
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gorrie
Noël Coward
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Noël Coward
Writer
John Gorrie
Director
Cedric Messina
Producer
Sally Cairney
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Lives
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What is Private Lives about?
Divorced couple Amanda and Elyot have both recently remarried. On their honeymoons, however, they discover that they have accidentally booked adjoining suites at the same hotel. Containing some of Coward's best dialogue, the play revolves around the agonising realisation that despite their ferocious incompatibility, they are still drawn to each other.
Who directed Private Lives?
Private Lives was directed by John Gorrie.
Who stars in Private Lives?
The principal cast of Private Lives includes Alec McCowen, Penelope Keith, Polly Adams, Donald Pickering, Françoise Pascal.
When was Private Lives released and how long is it?
Private Lives was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.