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Synopsis: John Mills's sole
assignment behind the camera is something of a family affair: it was
co-scripted by his novelist wife, Mary Hayley Bell, and stars their daughter
Hayley Mills. Intended to help Hayley distance herself from the kind of children's roles that she had undertaken at Disney, the film is a variation on DH Lawrence's The Virgin and the Gypsy, with Hayley's child-like teen falling for romantic Romany Ian McShane. It's all somewhat melodramatic, with Hayley's problems compounded by mother Annette Crosbie's drinking and local hostility towards McShane. Mills Sr directs with a steady hand, while the supporting players rather show the leads how it should be done. Cast: Hayley Mills, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Bayldon, Pauline Jameson Runtime: 93 min *Note: USA and Canadian customers should check their dvd players for PAL format compatibility. |
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