The Rainbow (1989)

05/05/1989 (GB) • 1h 53m

Drama, Romance

Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...

Overview

Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.

Top Billed Cast

Sammi Davis

Ursula Brangwen

Paul McGann

Anton Skrebensky

Amanda Donohoe

Winifred Inger

Christopher Gable

Will Brangwen

David Hemmings

Uncle Henry

Glenda Jackson

Anna Brangwen

Dudley Sutton

MacAllister

Jim Carter

Mr. Harby

Judith Paris

Miss Harby


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

bisexuality

sexual awakening

19th century

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