Sons and Lovers
“You'll never forget the young lovers in...”
Synopsis
The son of a working-class British mining family has dreams of pursuing an art career, but when he strikes up an affair with an older, married woman from the town it enrages his kind but possessive mother.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-11
Top Cast
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Mary Ure
Clara Dawes
Trevor Howard
Walter Morel
Dean Stockwell
Paul Morel
Wendy Hiller
Gertrude Morel
Heather Sears
Miriam Leivers
William Lucas
William Morel
Conrad Phillips
Baxter Dawes
Ernest Thesiger
Mr. Hadlock
Donald Pleasence
Mr. Pappleworth
Rosalie Crutchley
Mrs. Leivers
Sean Barrett
Arthur Morel
Elizabeth Begley
Mrs. Radford
Edna Morris
Mrs Anthony
Ruth Kettlewell
Mrs Bonner
Anne Sheppard
Rose
Susan Travers
Betty
Rosalie Ashley
Louisa
Dorothy Gordon
Fanny
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Cardiff
- Screenplay & Story
- Gavin Lambert, T. E. B. Clarke
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Sons and Lovers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Cardiff
Gavin Lambert, T. E. B. Clarke, D. H. Lawrence
Mario Nascimbene
Freddie Francis
Gordon Pilkington
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Cardiff
Director
Gavin Lambert
Screenplay
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
T. E. B. Clarke
Screenplay
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sons and Lovers
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What is Sons and Lovers about?
The son of a working-class British mining family has dreams of pursuing an art career, but when he strikes up an affair with an older, married woman from the town it enrages his kind but possessive mother.
Who directed Sons and Lovers?
Sons and Lovers was directed by Jack Cardiff.
Who stars in Sons and Lovers?
The principal cast of Sons and Lovers includes Mary Ure, Trevor Howard, Dean Stockwell, Wendy Hiller, Heather Sears.
When was Sons and Lovers released and how long is it?
Sons and Lovers was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Sons and Lovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sons and Lovers was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
Is Sons and Lovers based on a book or true story?
Sons and Lovers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D. H. Lawrence".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sons and Lovers?
Sons and Lovers holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).