Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physically and emotionally compatible, they are slowly torn apart.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJack Clayton

WriterHarold Pinter

CinematographerOswald Morris

Composer

Georges Delerue

EditorJim Clark

ProducerJames Woolf

Cast

Anne Bancroftas Jo Armitage

Peter Finchas Jake Armitage

James Masonas Bob Conway

Janine Grayas Beth Conway

Cedric Hardwickeas Mr. James - Jo's father

Rosalind Atkinsonas Mrs. James - Jo's mother

Alan Webbas Mr. Armitage - Jake's father

Richard Johnsonas Giles

Maggie Smithas Philpot

Anthony Nichollsas Surgeon

Yootha Joyceas Woman at Hairdresser's

John Junkinas Undertaker

John Franklyn-Robbinsas Parson

Frank Singuineauas King of Israel

Gerald Simas Man at Party

Faith Kentas Nanny

Cyril Luckhamas Doctor

Lesley Nunnerleyas Waitress at Zoo

Kate Nichollsas Younger Dinah

Frances Whiteas Older Dinah

Double Feature

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