The read
It runs a compact 1h 3m.
Synopsis
David Cardew, a talented sculptor, lives an idyllic life in the English countryside with his wife, Laura, and their two children. But his happiness spoils as he becomes increasingly fixated on the idea that Laura is having an affair with a young cellist, Anton Falk. The three attend a fête where David watches Anton and Laura during a ballet about brutal and violent revenge - and his obsession begins to take an even darker turn....
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Sinclair HillDirector
Cast
- Stewart RomeDavid Cardew
- Frances DobleLaura Cardew
- Hugh MortonAnton Falk
- Kate CutlerLaura's Mother
- Una O'ConnorMrs Weaks, the housekeeper
- Jill ClaytonJill Cardew
- Jack ClaytonJack Cardew
- Sidney MorganTim, the gardener
- Lydia LopokovaRussian Ballet Dancer (Wife)
- Anton DolinRussian Ballet Dancer (Lover)
- George BalanchineRussian Ballet Dancer (Husband)
Stills
Themes
katanacellistsculptorjealous husbandsuspicion of adulteryenglish gardenballet performance