Priest of Love
“He was D.H. Lawrence. She was his Lady Chatterly. Their extraordinary romance was more tempestuous than any he wrote.”
Synopsis
Following the banning and burning of his novel, "The Rainbow," D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, move to the United States, and then to Mexico. When Lawrence contracts tuberculosis, they return to England for a short time, then to Italy, where Lawrence writes "Lady Chatterley's Lover."
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-30
Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
D.H. Lawrence
Janet Suzman
Frieda Lawrence
Ava Gardner
Mabel Dodge Luhan
Penelope Keith
Dorothy Brett
Maurizio Merli
Angelo Ravagli
John Gielgud
Herbert G. Muskett
Jorge Rivero
Tony Luhan
James Faulkner
Aldous Huxley
Mike Gwilym
John Middleton Murry
Massimo Ranieri
Piero Pini
Marjorie Yates
Ada Lawrence
Wendy Allnutt
Maria Huxley
Jane Booker
Barbara Weekley
Sarah Brackett
Achsah Brewster
Elio Pandolfi
Pino Orioli
Adrienne Burgess
Katherine Mansfield
Patrick Holt
Arthur Lawrence
Burnell Tucker
Earl Brewster
Release History & Theatrical Window
Royal Charity Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Miles
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Plater, Harry T. Moore
- Original Score
- Joseph James
- Original Title
- Priest of Love
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Viscount, Milesian Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Miles
Alan Plater, Harry T. Moore
Joseph James
Ted Moore
Ann Chegwidden, Paul Davies
Christopher Miles, Andrew Donally
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Miles
Director
Joseph James
Original Music Composer
Ann Chegwidden
Editor
Paul Davies
Editor
Alan Plater
Writer
Ted Tester
Production Design
Anthony Powell
Costume Design
Christopher Miles
Producer
David Brockhurst
Production Design
Andrew Donally
Producer
Ted Moore
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Priest of Love
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What is Priest of Love about?
Following the banning and burning of his novel, "The Rainbow," D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, move to the United States, and then to Mexico. When Lawrence contracts tuberculosis, they return to England for a short time, then to Italy, where Lawrence writes "Lady Chatterley's Lover."
Who directed Priest of Love?
Priest of Love was directed by Christopher Miles.
Who stars in Priest of Love?
The principal cast of Priest of Love includes Ian McKellen, Janet Suzman, Ava Gardner, Penelope Keith, Maurizio Merli.
When was Priest of Love released and how long is it?
Priest of Love was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Priest of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Priest of Love was composed by Joseph James.
Is Priest of Love based on a book or true story?
Priest of Love is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Harry T. Moore".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Priest of Love?
Priest of Love holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).