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The Lovers!

  • 1973
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
293
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Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox in The Lovers! (1973)
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SitcomComedyRomance

Big-screen version of the TV sit-com about the ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.Big-screen version of the TV sit-com about the ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.Big-screen version of the TV sit-com about the ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.

  • Director
    • Herbert Wise
  • Writer
    • Jack Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • Richard Beckinsale
    • Paula Wilcox
    • Susan Littler
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    293
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Herbert Wise
    • Writer
      • Jack Rosenthal
    • Stars
      • Richard Beckinsale
      • Paula Wilcox
      • Susan Littler
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast25

    Richard Beckinsale
    Richard Beckinsale
    • Geoffrey Scrimgeour
    Paula Wilcox
    Paula Wilcox
    • Beryl Battersby
    Susan Littler
    • Sandra
    Rosalind Ayres
    Rosalind Ayres
    • Veronica - Blonde
    Anthony Naylor
    • Neville
    Nikolas Simmonds
    • Roland
    Joan Scott
    Joan Scott
    • Beryl's Mum
    John Comer
    John Comer
    • Geoffrey's Dad
    Stella Moray
    • Mildred - Geoffrey's Mum
    Pamela Moiseiwitsch
    • Enid
    • (as Pamela Moiseiwitch)
    Bruce Watt
    • Jeremy
    Paul Greenwood
    • Trainee Manager (Party)
    Bernard Latham
    • 'Handsome' (Party)
    Karen Ford
    Karen Ford
    • Foreign Girl (Party)
    James Snell
    James Snell
    • Doctor
    Mary Henry
    • Woman (Jumble Sale)
    Serena
    • Stripper
    Margaret Flint
    • Bookstall Manageress
    • (as Maggie Flint)
    • Director
      • Herbert Wise
    • Writer
      • Jack Rosenthal
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Two of the young stars of this film, died in their early thirties: Richard Beckinsale (Geoffrey) of a heart attack, aged 31, in 1979 and Susan Littler (Sandra) of cancer, aged 34, in 1982.
    • Goofs
      Geoffrey tells Beryl the United game they are going to attend is versus Huddersfield Town but the footage seen is actually of a game against Arsenal (played 26.8.1972).
    • Quotes
      • Geoffrey Scrimshaw: [First words on meeting] I'm Geoffrey. I don't happen to be attached.
      • Beryl Battersby: I'm Beryl. I don't happen to be surprised.
    • Crazy credits
      Before the end credits, there was a caption which read "Not really / THE END".
    • Connections
      Referenced in Manchester Love (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Love and Rainy Weather
      Performed by Tony Christie
      Written by Mitch Murray (Music) & Peter Callander (Lyrics)
      By permission of MCA Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 5, 1973 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ikke med meg nei! Men alle gjør det jo
    • Filming locations
      • Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford Football Stadium, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK(location)
    • Production company
      • British Lion Film Corporation
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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