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Age of Consent (1969)

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Release Date: May 14, 1969 Wide

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James Mason is Bradley Morahan, an Australian artist far away from home and trying to prod his muse in the bowels of New York City. Disgusted with life in the big city, Bradley decides to return to his roots and heads back home to Australia. Once there, he decides to become a Gauguin primitive and sets up shop on a deserted island on the Great Barrier Reef. To his disappointment, however, he discovers the island is populated by a drunken old harridan (Neva Carr-Glyn) and her attractive

R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Drama, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Michael Powell

Written By: Peter Yeldham

In Theaters: May 14, 1969 Wide

On DVD: Jan 6, 2009

Columbia Pictures

Cast

James Mason
Bradley Morahan
Helen Mirren
Cora
Jack MacGowran
Nat Kelly
Neva Carr-Glyn
Ma Ryan
Antonia Katsaros
Isabel Marley
Michael Boddy
Hendricks
Harold Hopkins
Ted Farrell
Slim de Grey
Cooley
Max Meldrum
Television Interviewer
Hudson Fausset
New Yorker
Eric Reiman
An Art Lover
Frank Thring
Godfrey
Dora Hing
Receptionist
Clarissa Kaye
Meg
Judy McGrath
Grace
Diane Strachan
Susie
Roberta Grant
Ivy
Geoff Cartwright
Newsboy
Peggy Cass
New Yorker's Wife

Critic Reviews for Age of Consent

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Age of Consent is never as provocative or engrossing as it should be, but there is enough of interest (especially Mirren) to make it worth a look.

February 9, 2009 Full Review Source: DVD Review

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Felix Gonzalez Jr.

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Though it lacks the vivid touch from his earlier days, it has a surprisingly comfortable, relaxed feel, still vigorous but also at peace.

January 9, 2009 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

A bitter comedy that has something meaningful to say about the creative nature of the artist.

May 12, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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I watched all the way through this movie before I found out that the "child" in this movie was Helen Mirren. Who knew she was young once. Actually I didn't like the movie that much. I would have preferred that the painter stayed true to his art and not thrash around with the kid at the end.

December 13, 2007

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Michael Powell's last directorial endeavor, the resurrection of James Mason's career, and the role that put Helen Mirren on the map. This beautiful little film is a must-see for a stunning Mirren alone, although it is a great comment on the 60s. Thinking about it now, as Powell's last, I see parallels with

December 3, 2007