For Love Alone
Synopsis
Teresa is a spirited young girl chafing under the oppressive attitudes of 1930s society, and her father in particular. She fancies her poverty-stricken Latin tutor Johnathan Crow, without realising he merely considers her a pleasant diversion and nothing more, and eventually follows him from Sydney to London. En route she meets the gentle banker James Quick. Whilst navigating her relationships in London, including with a political poet bound for the Spanish Civil War, she experiences a transformation in her understanding of love. Based upon Christina Stead's best-selling Australian novel.
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Helen Buday
Teresa
Sam Neill
James Quick
Hugo Weaving
Jonathan Crow
Huw Williams
Harry
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Andrew
Odile Le Clezio
Kitty
John Polson
Leo
Nicholas Opolski
Lance
Linden Wilkinson
Miss Haviland
Jennifer Hagan
Manette
Judi Farr
Aunt Bea
Anna Lise Phillips
Ann
Tracey Higginson
Malfi
Regina Gaigalas
Jean
Naomi Watts
Leo's Girlfriend
Denise Roberts
Mrs. Ashley
Anna North
Lucy
Jennifer Vuletic
Elaine
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Wallace, Christina Stead
- Original Score
- Nathan Waks
- Original Title
- For Love Alone
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- UAA Films, The Australian Film Commission, Western Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Wallace
Stephen Wallace, Christina Stead
Nathan Waks
Alun Bollinger
Henry Dangar
Margaret Fink, David Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Wallace
Writer
Stephen Wallace
Director
John Stoddart
Production Design
Alun Bollinger
Director of Photography
Henry Dangar
Editor
Margaret Fink
Producer
Nathan Waks
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Love Alone
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What is For Love Alone about?
Teresa is a spirited young girl chafing under the oppressive attitudes of 1930s society, and her father in particular. She fancies her poverty-stricken Latin tutor Johnathan Crow, without realising he merely considers her a pleasant diversion and nothing more, and eventually follows him from Sydney to London. En route she meets the gentle banker James Quick. Whilst navigating her relationships in London, including with a political poet bound for the Spanish Civil War, she experiences a transformation in her understanding of love. Based upon Christina Stead's best-selling Australian novel.
Who directed For Love Alone?
For Love Alone was directed by Stephen Wallace.
Who stars in For Love Alone?
The principal cast of For Love Alone includes Helen Buday, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Huw Williams, Hugh Keays-Byrne.
When was For Love Alone released and how long is it?
For Love Alone was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for For Love Alone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Love Alone was composed by Nathan Waks.
Is For Love Alone based on a book or true story?
For Love Alone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christina Stead".
What is the age rating and content advisory for For Love Alone?
For Love Alone holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).