Secrets (1971 film)
| Secrets | |
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| Directed by | Philip Saville |
| Written by | Rosemary Davies |
| Based on | story by Philip Saville |
| Produced by | John Hanson |
| Starring | Jacqueline Bisset Per Oscarsson Robert Powell |
| Cinematography | Harry Hart |
| Edited by | Tony Woollard |
| Music by | Michael Gibbs |
Production company | Satori Films |
| Distributed by | Satori Films |
Release date | December 1971 |
Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Secrets is a 1971 British drama film directed by Philip Saville, and starring Jacqueline Bisset, Per Oscarsson, Shirley Knight and Robert Powell.[1]
Synopsis[]
Over the course of a single day a couple's strained marriage is revealed and then cured by their flirtations with strangers.
Cast[]
- Jacqueline Bisset as Jennifer Wood
- Per Oscarsson as Raoul Kramer
- Robert Powell as Allan Wood
- Shirley Knight as Beatrice
- Martin C. Thurley as Raymond
- as Interviewer
- as Dominic
- as Judy Wood
Production[]
The film was made on location around London including in Hyde Park. The film's sets were designed by the art director Brian Eatwell. The film was shot in Super 16mm which the producer claim was 80% cheaper than if it had been shot on 35 mm.[2][3]
Release[]
Sight and Sound said it "would hardly pass an hour on television."[4]
The New Statesman called it "a silliness."[5]
The Monthly Film Bulleting said "technical experiment is the film's only novelty."[6]
The film was released in the United States in 1978 with publicity highlighting the fact it featured a nude scene from Bisset.[7]
The Los Angeles Times called it "among Bisset's best films."[8]
References[]
- ^ "SECRETS". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 39, no. 456. London. Jan 1, 1972. p. 14.
- ^ DEREK MALCOLM (9 Dec 1971). "Raising the ghost of the Bogie men: NEW FILMS REVIEWED". The Guardian. London. p. 10.
- ^ Philip Saville, television director - obituary Telegraph.co.uk; London [London]17 Feb 2017.
- ^ Film Guide Sight and Sound; London Vol. 41, Iss. 1, (Winter 1971): 60.
- ^ Secrets New Statesman; London Vol. 82, (Jul 1, 1971): 869.
- ^ SECRETS Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 39, Iss. 456, (Jan 1, 1972): 14.
- ^ Scott, Jay (23 Oct 1978). "Jacqueline Bisset's body only attribute of Secrets". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. p. 15.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin. (Oct 23, 1978). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Secrets' Reveals Trio of Romances". Los Angeles Times. p. e8.
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