105 mins |
Rated
R18 (Sexual references)
Directed by Joseph Losey
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Mitchum, Peggy Ashcroft, Pamela Brown, Mia Farrow
Playing as part of Academy Cinemas' CINEMA OF SOLITUDE festival June 18th - July 9th.
'Joseph Losey’s lurid and often misunderstood drama stars the great Elizabeth Taylor (WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?) as an ageing London prostitute who befriends a young woman (Mia Farrow, ROSEMARY'S BABY) that reminds her of her long-dead daughter. As the bizarre relationship between the two evolves, the appearance of Robert Mitchum (NIGHT OF THE HUNTER), as Farrow’s abusive stepfather, ignites deep emotions and dark passions.
With its exquisite production design, stylish cinematography and elegant score, Academy is excited to bring back Joseph Losey’s lost masterpiece to the big screen!
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Playing as part of Academy Cinemas' CINEMA OF SOLITUDE festival June 18th - July 9th.
'Joseph Losey’s lurid and often misunderstood drama stars the great Elizabeth Taylor (WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?) as an ageing London prostitute who befriends a young woman (Mia Farrow, ROSEMARY'S BABY) that reminds her of her long-dead daughter. As the bizarre relationship between the two evolves, the appearance of Robert Mitchum (NIGHT OF THE HUNTER), as Farrow’s abusive stepfather, ignites deep emotions and dark passions.
With its exquisite production design, stylish cinematography and elegant score, Academy is excited to bring back Joseph Losey’s lost masterpiece to the big screen!