Sammi Davis, Amanda Donohoe, Glenda Jackson

Ken Russell's rather loose adaptation of the last part of D.H. Lawrence's "The Rainbow" sees impulsive young Ursula coming of age in pastoral England around the time of the Boer War. At school, she is...( read more  read more... ) introduced to lovemaking by a bisexual physical education instructress. While experiencing disillusionment in her first career attempt (teaching), she has an affair with a young Army officer, who wants to marry her. Unable to accept a future of domesticity, she breaks with him, and eventually leaves home in search of her destiny.

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R, 113 min.

Directed by: Ken Russell

Release Date: May 26, 1989

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  • October 28, 2009
    well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch............its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that sammi davis, amanda donohoe, glenda jackson, paul mcgann play good roles/parts throughout this movie.......( read more)i think that the director of this drama/adaption/romance movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie....i think that this is a good romance movie 2 watch its got a good cast throughout this movie...this is a good romance/drama movie 2 watch
  • March 24, 2008
    This movie had potential, but fell through the cracks. To bad.
  • August 19, 2007
    A weird gay pride movie. Or at least thats what I thought it was. It was a little too weird for my liking. I didn't really see the point in all the nude scenes. I don't think i'd recommend anyone to watch this film, honestly, it would be a waste of time. The acting is nothing spe...( read more)cial and the plot is decent but nothing brilliant.
  • May 16, 2007
    A major fav. Read the DH Lawrence classic novel first. Also, see WOMEN IN LOVE. Luv KR & GJ always.

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