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The Rainbow (1988)

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Based on the novel by D.H. Lawrence, the BBC miniseries The Rainbow starred Imogen Stubbs as Ursula Brangwen, the beautiful, na�ve daughter of a wealthy country squire. Ursula's sexual awakening came about as the result of her very close friendship with Winifred Inger (Kate Buffery), her swimming instructor. Desperately struggling to suppress her preference for romantic partners of her own sex, Ursula entered into marriage with Anton Skrebensky (Martin Wenner), a career soldier. The ensuing

R, 1 hr. 45 min.

Drama, Romance

Directed By: Ken Russell

In Theaters: May 26, 1989 Wide

Cast

Imogen Stubbs
Tom Bell
Martin Wenner
Sammi Davis
Ursula Brangwen
Paul McGann
Anton Skrebensky
Amanda Donohoe
Winifred Inger
Christopher Gable
Will Brangwen
David Hemmings
Uncle Henry
Glenda Jackson
Anna Brangwen
Dudley Sutton
MacAllister
Jim Carter
Mr. Harby
Judith Paris
Miss Harby
Kenneth Colley
Mr. Brunt
Glenda McKay
Gudrun Brangwen
Molly Russell
Molly Brangwen
Rupert Russell
Rupert Brangwen
Jon Finch
Jane Gurnett
Ralph Nossek
Vicar
Mark Owen
Jim Richards
Amy Evans
Baby Gudrun
Kate Buffery
Bernard Latham
Uncle Alfred
John Tams
Uncle Frank

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Captivating as an ode to individualism.

July 9, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

Very fine Ken Russell film marred by an irritating lead performance

August 21, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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A major fav. Read the DH Lawrence classic novel first. Also, see WOMEN IN LOVE. Luv KR & GJ always.

May 16, 2007

CJ C.

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