A Private Life
Synopsis
Jack and Stella were unable to marry in South Africa because she was classified as coloured. They persevere by living together in a mixed neighborhood, but their son Paul will suffer when he is unable to marry his white girlfriend Andrea.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Gerard
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Davies
- Original Title
- A Private Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Gerard
Andrew Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Gerard
Director
Andrew Davies
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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1989
1989
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What is A Private Life about?
Jack and Stella were unable to marry in South Africa because she was classified as coloured. They persevere by living together in a mixed neighborhood, but their son Paul will suffer when he is unable to marry his white girlfriend Andrea.
Who directed A Private Life?
A Private Life was directed by Francis Gerard.
Who stars in A Private Life?
The principal cast of A Private Life includes Bill Flynn, Jana Cilliers, Embeth Davidtz, Jamie Bartlett.
When was A Private Life released and how long is it?
A Private Life was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Private Life?
A Private Life holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).