Directed by John Schlesinger
Screenplay by Penelope Gilliatt & Ken Levison & John Schlesinger & David Sherwin
Stars: Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, Murray Head, Vivian Pickles, Frank Windsor, Tony Britton, and Bessie Love
I was scrolling Glenda Jackson's filmography when I saw her Tony win back in 2018. I found her fascinating. The synopsis of this movie spoke to me.
A newly divorced officer worker, Alex (Jackson) and a private medical doctor, Daniel (Finch) lead completely separate lives except for their shared young artist lover, Bob (Head).
There were not many portrayals of gay life, especially in the 1970s. I was surprised about the subject matter of this movie. A gay man, a bisexual man and a straight woman in a polyamorous relationship. Bob would be a considered a hippie. Free love and all that. I got the sense that Bob was not in it for love. I think that Alex loved Bob. Daniel wanted a companion.
The first forty five minutes of the movie was a bit of slog, but it does pick up.
Rating: 8/10
