Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing
Synopsis
While bicycling through the Spanish countryside, Walter, the aimless young son of a doctor, makes the acquaintance of proper, middle-aged, clumsy and secretive Lila. He falls in love with her, but she is resistant.
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"Love & Pain & the Whole Damn Thing" Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-17
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Maggie Smith
Lila Fisher
Timothy Bottoms
Walter Elbertson
Jaime de Mora y Aragón
The Duke
Emiliano Redondo
The Spanish Gentleman
Charles Baxter
Dr. Elbertson
Margaret Modlin
Mrs. Elbertson
May Heatherly
Melanie Elbertson
Lloyd Brimhall
Carl
Elmer Modlin
Dr. Edelheidt
Andrés Monreal
Tourist Guide
Patricia Wright
Woman on Bus (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Sargent
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Gus Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J. Pakula
Alvin Sargent
Michael Small
Geoffrey Unsworth
Russell Lloyd
Alan J. Pakula
Department Leadership Roster
Alan J. Pakula
Director
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Alan J. Pakula
Producer
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Germinal Rangel
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing
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What is Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing about?
While bicycling through the Spanish countryside, Walter, the aimless young son of a doctor, makes the acquaintance of proper, middle-aged, clumsy and secretive Lila. He falls in love with her, but she is resistant.
Who directed Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing?
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Who stars in Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing?
The principal cast of Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing includes Maggie Smith, Timothy Bottoms, Jaime de Mora y Aragón, Emiliano Redondo, Charles Baxter.
When was Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing released and how long is it?
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing?
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).