The Best House in London
“From top to bottom ... it's the best place in town!”
Synopsis
In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of street prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
Top Cast
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David Hemmings
Benjamin Oakes / Walter Leybourne
Joanna Pettet
Josephine Pacefoot
George Sanders
Sir Francis Leybourne
Dany Robin
Babette
Warren Mitchell
Count Pandolfo
John Bird
Home Secretary
William Rushton
Sylvester Wall
Bill Fraser
Inspector MacPherson
Avril Angers
Flora's Mother
Maurice Denham
Editor, The Times
Martita Hunt
Headmistress
Betty Marsden
Felicity
Hugh Burden
Lord Tennyson
Arnold Diamond
Charles Dickens
Tessie O'Shea
Music Hall Singer
Clement Freud
Mr. Mason
Carol Friday
Flora
Jan Holden
Lady Dilke
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Norden
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- The Best House in London
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Bridge Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Denis Norden
Mischa Spoliansky
Alex Thomson
Peter Tanner
Philip M. Breen, Kurt Unger
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Director
Denis Norden
Writer
Philip M. Breen
Producer
Kurt Unger
Producer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Mischa Spoliansky
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best House in London
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Best House in London about?
In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of street prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
Who directed The Best House in London?
The Best House in London was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in The Best House in London?
The principal cast of The Best House in London includes David Hemmings, Joanna Pettet, George Sanders, Dany Robin, Warren Mitchell.
When was The Best House in London released and how long is it?
The Best House in London was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best House in London?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best House in London was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best House in London?
The Best House in London holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).