Early work from Tom Stoppard, adapting Thomas Wiseman’s novel about infidelity and creativity for director Joseph Losey and creating a smart, intellectual entertainment. Michael Caine plays writer Lewis Fielding, who is troubled by his wife Elisabeth (Glenda Jackson) and her romance with uncultured playboy Thomas (Helmut Berger). Caine reigns in his charisma to deliver a sullen, moody performance that’s just right for Fielding, and Jackson does well with her character’s discomfort. Neither a crime story nor a romance, The Romantic Englishwoman is one of the best of Losey’s later works, and might finally reach and audience through its surprising appearance on Amazon Instant.
Got this collecting dust in my cupboard after spotting Helmuts attributes in Dorian Gray. Check out my review.. does he show (ERM.. cough) the same attributes in this one?
A very discreet enquiry! My recollection is there’s very little disrobing in this film, so I think you’ll be onto plums.
Hopefully see more of Berger than Caine in that way..
Got this one in the cupboard, and on the to review list so good to see its a good one!
Oh yes, I really like this, classic Caine!
I do like a classic Caine, I’m sure you have but do check him out in The Swarm and Beyond the Poseidon Adventure if you havent already (I’ve reviewed both of them, if you want to relive them)
I’ll come back and check; I hope you did the expanded version of The Swarm, you really can never get enough of that film…
Of course… Here’s the link; (and be warned it does have a carry on link to that other 70s favourite Airport 77… https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/on-films-and-tv/guilty-pleasures/the-swarm-1978/
Here’s the link here but I should warn you it links on to that other 70s great, Airport 77…
https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/on-films-and-tv/guilty-pleasures/the-swarm-1978/
OOPS, though the first comment didnt go…
Looking forward to your thoughts on this film