Priest of Love
"He was D.H. Lawrence. She was his Lady Chatterly. Their extraordinary romance was more tempestuous than any he wrote."
Originally released in 1981. Priest of Love is a drama/romance film. directed by Christopher Miles.
Starring Ian McKellen, Janet Suzman, and Ava Gardner
Synopsis
Following the banning and burning of his novel, "The Rainbow," D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, move to the United States, and then to Mexico. When Lawrence contracts tuberculosis, they return to England for a short time, then to Italy, where Lawrence writes "Lady Chatterley's Lover."
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian McKellen
as D.H. Lawrence
Janet Suzman
as Frieda Lawrence
Ava Gardner
as Mabel Dodge Luhan
Penelope Keith
as Dorothy Brett
Maurizio Merli
as Angelo Ravagli
John Gielgud
as Herbert G. Muskett
Jorge Rivero
as Tony Luhan
James Faulkner
as Aldous Huxley
Mike Gwilym
as John Middleton Murry
Massimo Ranieri
as Piero Pini
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Viscount
- Milesian Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Priest of Love about?
Following the banning and burning of his novel, "The Rainbow," D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, move to the United States, and then to Mexico. When Lawrence contracts tuberculosis, they return t...
Who directed Priest of Love?
Priest of Love was directed by Christopher Miles.
How long is Priest of Love?
Priest of Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Priest of Love released?
Priest of Love was released on October 11, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Priest of Love?
The main cast of Priest of Love includes Ian McKellen, Janet Suzman, Ava Gardner, Penelope Keith, Maurizio Merli.