The Rainbow

"Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's..."

May 26 1989 R 1h 53m
Action, Drama, Romance

Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.

Plot

Ken Russell's loose adaptation of the last part of D.H. Lawrence's "The Rainbow" sees impulsive young Ursula coming of age in pastoral England around the time of the Boer War. While experiencing disillusionment in her first career attempt (teaching), she has an affair with a young Army officer, who wants to marry her. Unable to accept a future of domesticity, she continues in a search for her destiny.

Written by

Ken Russell, Vivian Russell, D.H. Lawrence

Directed by

Ken Russell

Cast

Sammi Davis, Amanda Donohoe, Paul McGann

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Vestron Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
1,828
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA