The Loved One
“The motion picture with something to offend everyone!”
Synopsis
The suicide of his expatriate uncle draws Englishman and poet Dennis Barlow into California's booming funeral industry.
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The Loved One ('65) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-26
Top Cast
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Robert Morse
Dennis Barlow
Jonathan Winters
Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy
Anjanette Comer
Aimee Thanatogenos
Rod Steiger
Mr. Joyboy
Dana Andrews
Gen. Buck Brinkman
Milton Berle
Mr. Kenton
James Coburn
Immigration Officer
John Gielgud
Sir Francis Hinsley
Tab Hunter
Whispering Glades Tour Guide
Margaret Leighton
Mrs. Helen Kenton
Liberace
M. Starker, Whispering Glades Funeral Salesman
Roddy McDowall
D.J. Jr.
Robert Morley
Sir Ambrose Abercombie
Barbara Nichols
Sadie Blodgett
Lionel Stander
The Guru Brahmin ("Hump")
Roxanne Arlen
Whispering Glades Hostess
Dort Clark
Col. Burt
Pamela Curran
Whispering Glades Hostess
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Southern, Christopher Isherwood
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Loved One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Filmways Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Richardson
Terry Southern, Christopher Isherwood, Evelyn Waugh
John Addison
Haskell Wexler
Hal Ashby, Brian Smedley-Aston
Haskell Wexler, John Calley, Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Richardson
Director
Haskell Wexler
Producer
Hal Ashby
Editor
Brian Smedley-Aston
Editor
John Calley
Producer
Rouben Ter-Arutunian
Costume Design
Terry Southern
Screenplay
Rouben Ter-Arutunian
Production Design
Christopher Isherwood
Screenplay
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Loved One
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What is The Loved One about?
The suicide of his expatriate uncle draws Englishman and poet Dennis Barlow into California's booming funeral industry.
Who directed The Loved One?
The Loved One was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in The Loved One?
The principal cast of The Loved One includes Robert Morse, Jonathan Winters, Anjanette Comer, Rod Steiger, Dana Andrews.
When was The Loved One released and how long is it?
The Loved One was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Loved One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Loved One was composed by John Addison.
Is The Loved One based on a book or true story?
The Loved One is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evelyn Waugh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Loved One?
The Loved One holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).