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)
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Julie Christie
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