Lady L
“She's the only lady who ever got a boyfriend for a wedding present!”
Synopsis
Lady L is an elegant 80-year-old woman who recalls her amorous life story, including past loves and lusty, scandalous adventures she has lived through.
Top Cast
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Sophia Loren
Lady Louise Lendale / Lady L
Paul Newman
Armand Denis
David Niven
Dicky, Lord Lendale
Peter Ustinov
Prince Otto of Bavaria
Marcel Dalio
Sapper
Michel Piccoli
Lecoeur
Claude Dauphin
Inspector Mercier
Cecil Parker
Sir Percy
Philippe Noiret
Ambroise Gérôme
Jacques Dufilho
Bealu
Eugene Deckers
Koenigstein
Daniel Emilfork
Kobeleff
Hella Petri
Madam
Jean Wiener
Krajewski
Roger Trapp
Police Inspector Dubaron
Jean Rupert
Joe Dassin
Police inspector
Jacques Legras
Police inspector
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Ustinov
- Screenplay & Story
- Romain Gary, Peter Ustinov
- Original Score
- Jean Françaix
- Original Title
- Lady L
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Concordia, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, C. C. Champion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Ustinov
Romain Gary, Peter Ustinov
Jean Françaix
Henri Alekan
Roger Dwyre
Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Ustinov
Director
Peter Ustinov
Writer
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Jacqueline Guyot
Costume Design
Jean Françaix
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady L
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lady L about?
Lady L is an elegant 80-year-old woman who recalls her amorous life story, including past loves and lusty, scandalous adventures she has lived through.
Who directed Lady L?
Lady L was directed by Peter Ustinov.
Who stars in Lady L?
The principal cast of Lady L includes Sophia Loren, Paul Newman, David Niven, Peter Ustinov, Marcel Dalio.
When was Lady L released and how long is it?
Lady L was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady L?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady L was composed by Jean Françaix.
Is Lady L based on a book or true story?
Lady L is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Romain Gary".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady L?
Lady L holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.