Darling
“When she was good she was very, very good… and when she was bad she was DARLING!”
Synopsis
Diana, a beautiful but shallow and easily distracted model and failed actress, toys with the affections of several men while attempting to gain fame and fortune in Swinging London.
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Top Cast
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Julie Christie
Diana Scott
Dirk Bogarde
Robert Gold
Laurence Harvey
Miles Brand
José Luis de Vilallonga
Prince Cesare della Romita
Roland Curram
Malcolm
Basil Henson
Alec Prosser-Jones
Dante Posani
Gino
Umberto Raho
Signor Palucci
Alex Scott
Sean Martin
Brian Wilde
Basil Willett
Peter Bayliss
Lord Alex Grant
T.R. Bowen
Tony Bridges (as Trevor Bowen)
Georgina Cookson
Carlotta Hale
James Cossins
Mr. Basildon
Helen Lindsay
Felicity Prosser-Jones
Carlo Palmucci
Curzio della Romita
Ernest Walder
Kurt
Pauline Yates
Estelle Gold
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 3, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederic Raphael
- Original Score
- John Dankworth
- Original Title
- Darling
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Vic Films Productions, Joseph Janni Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Frederic Raphael, Joseph Janni, John Schlesinger
John Dankworth
Kenneth Higgins
Jim Clark
Joseph E. Levine, Joseph Janni
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Director
Frederic Raphael
Screenplay
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Kenneth Higgins
Director of Photography
Jim Clark
Editor
John Dankworth
Original Music Composer
Joseph Janni
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darling
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What is Darling about?
Diana, a beautiful but shallow and easily distracted model and failed actress, toys with the affections of several men while attempting to gain fame and fortune in Swinging London.
Who directed Darling?
Darling was directed by John Schlesinger.
Who stars in Darling?
The principal cast of Darling includes Julie Christie, Dirk Bogarde, Laurence Harvey, José Luis de Vilallonga, Roland Curram.
When was Darling released and how long is it?
Darling was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Darling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darling was composed by John Dankworth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Darling?
Darling holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).