John Lewis is bored of his job and his wife. Then Liz, wife of a local councillor, sets her sights on him. But this is risky stuff in a Welsh valleys town - if he and Liz ever manage to consummate their affair, that is.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorSidney Gilliat

WriterBryan Forbes

CinematographerJohn Wilcox

Composer

Richard Rodney Bennett

EditorThelma Connell

ProducerLeslie Gilliat

Cast

Peter Sellersas John Lewis

Mai Zetterlingas Liz

Virginia Maskellas Jean Lewis

Raymond Huntleyas Vernon

John Le Mesurieras Salter

Richard Attenboroughas Gareth L. Probert

Marie Devereuxas Girl Playing Tennis

Kenneth Griffithas Ieuan Jenkins

David Daviesas Benyon

Maudie Edwardsas Mrs. Edna Davies

Meredith Edwardsas Clergyman on the Committee

Frederick Piperas Mr. Davies

Graham Starkas Hyman

Eynon Evansas Town Hall Clerk

John Arnattas Bill

Sheila Manahanas Mrs. Jenkins

Frances Bennettas Amorous Woman in Mobile Library

Eve Edenas Girl Playing Tennis

Howell Evansas Library Policeman

Tenniel Evansas Kennedy

Double Feature

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Both directed by Sidney Gilliat