Women in Love (1969) | |
| Director(s) | Ken Russell |
| Producer(s) | Roy Baird (associate), Larry Kramer, Martin Rosen |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, LBGT |
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Women in Love (1969) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by Ken Russell and produced by Martin Rosen, Larry Kramer and Roy Baird.
Academy Awards 1970 --- Ceremony Number 43 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actress | Glenda Jackson | Won |
| Best Cinematography | Billy Williams | Nominated |
| Best Director | Ken Russell | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Larry Kramer | Nominated |
Women in Love BlogHub Articles:
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Quotes from Women in Love
Ursula Brangwen:
And all men are either lovers or husbands. Why not both?
Rupert Birkin: No. One excludes the other.
Gerald Crich: Do you know what it is to suffer when you're with a woman? lt tears you like a silk. And each bit and stroke burns hot. Of course, l wouldn't not have had it. lt was a complete experience. She's a wonderful woman, but l hate her somewhere. lt's curious.
Rupert Birkin: You've had your experience now. Why work on an old wound?
Gerald Crich: Because there's nothing else.
Rupert Birkin: l've loved you, as well as Gudrun. Don't forget.
Gerald Crich: Have you? Or do you think you have?
Rupert Birkin: I want the finality of love.
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Rupert Birkin: No. One excludes the other.
Gerald Crich: Do you know what it is to suffer when you're with a woman? lt tears you like a silk. And each bit and stroke burns hot. Of course, l wouldn't not have had it. lt was a complete experience. She's a wonderful woman, but l hate her somewhere. lt's curious.
Rupert Birkin: You've had your experience now. Why work on an old wound?
Gerald Crich: Because there's nothing else.
Rupert Birkin: l've loved you, as well as Gudrun. Don't forget.
Gerald Crich: Have you? Or do you think you have?
Rupert Birkin: I want the finality of love.
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Facts about Women in Love
Glenda Jackson was the first actress to win an Oscar for a role in which there was a nude scene.
According to Larry Kramer in his book, "We Must Love One Another or Die: The Life and Legacies of Larry Kramer", both Faye Dunaway and Vanessa Redgrave were approached to play the role of Ursula.
Carol White turned down the role of Ursula, despite being reportedly offered £10,000 to play the role.
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According to Larry Kramer in his book, "We Must Love One Another or Die: The Life and Legacies of Larry Kramer", both Faye Dunaway and Vanessa Redgrave were approached to play the role of Ursula.
Carol White turned down the role of Ursula, despite being reportedly offered £10,000 to play the role.
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