Secrets (1971 film)
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Directed by | Philip Saville |
Written by | Rosemary Davies Philip Saville |
Produced by | John Hanson |
Starring | Jacqueline Bisset Per Oscarsson Robert Powell |
Cinematography | Harry Hart Nicholas D. Knowland |
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.
Production
The 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]
Release
The film was released in the United States in 1978 with publicity highlighting the fact it featured a nude scene from Bisset.[3]
The Los Angeles Times called it "among Bisset's best films."[4]
Cast
- Jacqueline Bisset as Jennifer Wood
- Per Oscarsson as Raoul Kramer
- Robert Powell as Allan Wood
- Shirley Knight as Beatrice
- Thomas Ellice as Raymond
- Peter Jeffries as Interviewer
- Stephen Martin as Dominic
- Tarka Kings as Judy Wood
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.
- ^ 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.