Directed by:
John SchlesingerScreenplay:
Frederic RaphaelCinematography:
Kenneth HigginsComposer:
John DankworthCast:
Julie Christie, Laurence Harvey, Dirk Bogarde, José Luis de Vilallonga, Roland Curram, Jean Claudio, Zakes Mokae, Silvia Dionisio, Vernon Dobtcheff (more)Plots(1)
The story focuses on Diana Scott (Julie Christie), an ambitious young woman determined to climb the social ladder at any cost. From her humble beginnings as a model to fame and fortune as a high-profile television actress and socialite, Diana's life in complicated by entanglements with various men, including a television journalist (Dirk Bogarde) a manipulative advertising executive (Laurence Harvey) and a wealthy Italian prince (José Luis de Vilallonga). While these relationships help advance her career and status they ultimately lead to personal turmoil and a sense of emptiness. John Schlesinger's Darling is a stylish, satrical, yet poignant romp through the Swinging Sixties, an era of excess and excitement, capturing the essence of youth and the pursuit of happiness in a city that, at the time, was the epitome of cool. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1966 - Julie Christie (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1966 - Frederic Raphael (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1966 - Best Costume Design (Black-and-White)
- 1966 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1966 - John Schlesinger (Best Achievement in Directing)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1966 - Dirk Bogarde (Best British Actor)
- 1966 - Julie Christie (Best British Actress)
- 1966 - Frederic Raphael (Best British Screenplay)
- 1966 - Best British Art Direction - Black and White
- 1966 - Kenneth Higgins (Best British Cinematography - Black and White)
- 1966 - John Schlesinger (Outstanding British Film)
Golden Globes
- 1966 - Best English-Language Foreign Motion Picture
- 1966 - John Schlesinger (Best Director)
- 1966 - Julie Christie (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1965 - Best Film
- 1965 - John Schlesinger (Best Director)
- 1965 - Julie Christie (Best Actress)