Lady Chatterley's Lover
“The most notorious novel of the century.”
Synopsis
After a crippling injury leaves her husband impotent, Lady Chatterly is torn between her love for her husband and her physical desires. With her husband's consent, she seeks out other means of fulfilling her needs.
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Lady Chatterley's Lover - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-19
Top Cast
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Sylvia Kristel
Lady Constance Chatterley
Shane Briant
Sir Clifford Chatterley
Nicholas Clay
Oliver Mellors
Ann Mitchell
Ivy Bolton
Elizabeth Spriggs
Lady Eva
Pascale Rivault
Hilda
Peter Bennett
Field
Anthony Stewart Head
Anton
Frank Moorey
The Priest
Bessie Love
Flora
John Tynan
Roberts
Michael Huston
Footman
Fran Hunter
Maid
Michael Ryan
Gigolo
Mark Colleano
Gigolo
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 26, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.03x
+$100K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Just Jaeckin
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Behm, Just Jaeckin, Christopher Wicking, D. H. Lawrence
- Original Score
- Richard Harvey, Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Lady Chatterley's Lover
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Cine Artist Film GmbH, Cine-Source, London-Cannon Films, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions, Les Producteurs Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Just Jaeckin
Marc Behm, Just Jaeckin, Christopher Wicking, D. H. Lawrence
Richard Harvey, Stanley Myers
Robert Fraisse
Eunice Mountjoy
Christopher Pearce, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, André Djaoui
Department Leadership Roster
Just Jaeckin
Director
Marc Behm
Writer
Just Jaeckin
Writer
Christopher Wicking
Writer
Christopher Pearce
Producer
Eunice Mountjoy
Editor
André Djaoui
Producer
Richard Harvey
Original Music Composer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Robert Fraisse
Director of Photography
Anton Furst
Production Design
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Chatterley's Lover
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What is Lady Chatterley's Lover about?
After a crippling injury leaves her husband impotent, Lady Chatterly is torn between her love for her husband and her physical desires. With her husband's consent, she seeks out other means of fulfilling her needs.
Who directed Lady Chatterley's Lover?
Lady Chatterley's Lover was directed by Just Jaeckin.
Who stars in Lady Chatterley's Lover?
The principal cast of Lady Chatterley's Lover includes Sylvia Kristel, Shane Briant, Nicholas Clay, Ann Mitchell, Elizabeth Spriggs.
When was Lady Chatterley's Lover released and how long is it?
Lady Chatterley's Lover was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lady Chatterley's Lover?
Lady Chatterley's Lover had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $3.1M at the worldwide box office (1.03 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Lady Chatterley's Lover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady Chatterley's Lover was composed by Richard Harvey, Stanley Myers.
Is Lady Chatterley's Lover based on a book or true story?
Lady Chatterley's Lover is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D. H. Lawrence".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady Chatterley's Lover?
Lady Chatterley's Lover holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).