The Virgin and the Gypsy
“The minister's daughter. Her father taught her about God. The gypsy taught her about Heaven.”
Synopsis
Film adaptation from the novel by D.H. Lawrence, discovered after the celebrated author's death in 1930, a romantic love story tells of a prim young English girl who is sexually attracted to a seductively virile gypsy. The climatic dam burst is linked with the consummation of her desire.
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Joanna Shimkus
Yvette
Franco Nero
The gypsy
Honor Blackman
Mrs. Fawcett
Mark Burns
Major Eastwood
Fay Compton
Grandma
Maurice Denham
The Rector
Kay Walsh
Aunt Cissie
Imogen Hassall
The Gypsy's Wife
Harriet Harper
Lucille
Norman Bird
Uncle Fred
Jeremy Bulloch
Leo
Ray Holder
Bob
Jan Chappell
Mary
Helen Booth
Cook
Margo Andrew
Ella
Laurie Dale
Thomas
Lulu Davies
Gypsy Grandmother
Jonathan Hall
Gypsy Baby
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Miles
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Plater
- Original Score
- Patrick Gowers
- Original Title
- The Virgin and the Gypsy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Kenwood Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Miles
Alan Plater
Patrick Gowers
Robert Huke
Kenneth Harper
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Plater
Writer
Christopher Miles
Director
Kenneth Harper
Producer
Robert Huke
Director of Photography
Patrick Gowers
Original Music Composer
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Virgin and the Gypsy about?
Film adaptation from the novel by D.H. Lawrence, discovered after the celebrated author's death in 1930, a romantic love story tells of a prim young English girl who is sexually attracted to a seductively virile gypsy. The climatic dam burst is linked with the consummation of her desire.
Who directed The Virgin and the Gypsy?
The Virgin and the Gypsy was directed by Christopher Miles.
Who stars in The Virgin and the Gypsy?
The principal cast of The Virgin and the Gypsy includes Joanna Shimkus, Franco Nero, Honor Blackman, Mark Burns, Fay Compton.
When was The Virgin and the Gypsy released and how long is it?
The Virgin and the Gypsy was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Virgin and the Gypsy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Virgin and the Gypsy was composed by Patrick Gowers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Virgin and the Gypsy?
The Virgin and the Gypsy holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).