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Love and Pain (and the Whole Damn Thing) (1972)

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Movie Info

Walter Elbertson (Timothy Bottoms), the handsome and restless son of an American doctor (Charles Baxter) isn't sure what he wants out of life. While touring Spain, Walter meets Lila Fisher (Maggie Smith), a pretty older British woman. Initially striking up a friendship with Lila, the awkward Walter soon falls for her, despite their age difference. The two begin an unlikely romance, leading to moments of both charming comedy and disarming poignancy.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

romance
Original Language:

English
Director:

Alan J. Pakula
Producer:

Alan J. Pakula
Release Date (Streaming):

Sep 8, 2009
Runtime:

1h 49m

Cast & Crew

Maggie Smith
Lila Fisher

Timothy Bottoms
Walter Elbertson

Emiliano Redondo
The Spanish Gentleman

Don Jaime de Mora y Aragon
The Duke

Charles Baxter
Dr. Elbertson

Margaret Modlin
Mrs. Elbertson

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Critic Reviews for Love and Pain (and the Whole Damn Thing)

All Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (1)

Cheerfully dreary.

October 29, 2010 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
One of those immensely modest little 1970s dramedy gems that nobody talks about... but every time anyone sees one of them, their response is always the same: "that was a great little movie".

September 26, 2009 | Rating: 9/10 | Full Review…

Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy