The Virgin and the Gypsy

"The minister's daughter. Her father taught her about God. The gypsy taught her about Heaven."

Aug 28 1970 R 1h 35m
Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Movie 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.

Written by

D.H. Lawrence, Alan Plater

Directed by

Christopher Miles

Cast

Joanna Shimkus, Franco Nero, Honor Blackman

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Kenwood Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
424
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA