The Rainbow
1989 · Movie · 1h 53m · R
DramaRomance
"Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's..."
Overview
Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.
Ratings
IMDb
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
Key crew
- Ken RussellScreenplay
- Vivian RussellScreenplay
- Ken RussellDirector
- Carl DavisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sammi DavisUrsula Brangwen
- Paul McGannAnton Skrebensky
- Amanda DonohoeWinifred Inger
- Christopher GableWill Brangwen
- David HemmingsUncle Henry
- Glenda JacksonAnna Brangwen
- Dudley SuttonMacAllister
- Jim CarterMr. Harby
- Judith ParisMiss Harby
- Kenneth ColleyMr. Brunt
- Glenda McKayGudrun Brangwen
- Mark OwenJim Richards
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookbisexualitysexual awakening19th century