A Kind of Loving
“A kind of loving that knew no wrong until it was too late!”
Synopsis
As Vic Brown vacillates between infatuation and disinterest for his co-worker Ingrid Rothwell, she finds out that she is pregnant and Vic has to reconcile how he thought his life would go with what life actually has in store for him.
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Top Cast
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Alan Bates
Victor 'Vic' Brown
June Ritchie
Ingrid Rothwell
Thora Hird
Mrs. Rothwell
Bert Palmer
Mr. Geoffrey Brown
Pat Keen
Christine Harris
James Bolam
Jeff
Jack Smethurst
Conroy
Gwen Nelson
Mrs. Brown
John Ronane
Draughtsman
David Mahlowe
David Harris
Patsy Rowlands
Dorothy
Michael Deacon
Les
Annette Robertson
Phoebe
Fred Ferris
Althorpe
Leonard Rossiter
Whymper
Malcolm Patton
Jim Brown
Harry Markham
Railwayman
Peter Madden
Registrar
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$213K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$581K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.73x
+$368K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Hall, Keith Waterhouse
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- A Kind of Loving
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $213K
- Worldwide Gross
- $581K
- Production Studios
- Vic Films Productions, Joseph Janni Production, Waterhall Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Willis Hall, Keith Waterhouse, Stan Barstow
Ron Grainer
Denys N. Coop
Roger Cherrill
Joseph Janni
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Director
Willis Hall
Screenplay
Keith Waterhouse
Screenplay
Joseph Janni
Producer
Roger Cherrill
Editor
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Kind of Loving
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Kind of Loving about?
As Vic Brown vacillates between infatuation and disinterest for his co-worker Ingrid Rothwell, she finds out that she is pregnant and Vic has to reconcile how he thought his life would go with what life actually has in store for him.
Who directed A Kind of Loving?
A Kind of Loving was directed by John Schlesinger.
Who stars in A Kind of Loving?
The principal cast of A Kind of Loving includes Alan Bates, June Ritchie, Thora Hird, Bert Palmer, Pat Keen.
When was A Kind of Loving released and how long is it?
A Kind of Loving was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Kind of Loving?
A Kind of Loving had a reported production budget of $213K and grossed $581K at the worldwide box office (2.73 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for A Kind of Loving?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Kind of Loving was composed by Ron Grainer.
Is A Kind of Loving based on a book or true story?
A Kind of Loving is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stan Barstow".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Kind of Loving?
A Kind of Loving holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).