There are 2 versions of this obscure classic. There exists the 138-minute original version as edited by Ken Russell. Then there is the 109-minute edited version as edited by the studio that was released commercially in 1971. The 1987 re-release by M-G-M/United Artists Classics restored the 26 minutes that had been trimmed for the original theatrical release from director Russell's initial 138-minute cut. This longer version includes two songs, "It's Nicer in Nice" and "The You-Don't-Want-To-Play-With-Me Blues", as well as the seven-minute Grecian bacchanal party fantasy.
Ken Russell was a flamboyant , exuberant,Fabulous British direct- -or who truly had a larger than life -approach to film-making.Films like the Boyfriend,Tommy,Liszto- mania,The Devils,Altered States and other Films that I loved.May -he rest in Peace.Amen..🔵🔵🔵🔵
Un des films les plus fascinants sui soient. Miraculeux , hors normes , insaisissable....Un traite du reve bien plus troublant que tous les Matrix et Inception du monde.....
I'd love to see this. All the clips I've seen have a slightly deranged energy, as you might expect of a musical made by the same guy who directed "the devils"
I've noticed that before, too ... it's Antonia Ellis and she's one of the leads ... she's plays Maisie opposite Tommy Tune - they have some very competitive, physical dance routines so it's not surprising she got a little roughed up during the shooting
It's too bad the fantasy orchestra starts out sounding so terrible. (The most common criticism of this delightful, underrated movie is that there's not enough stylistic difference between the fantasy sequences and the actual show.) The overrated "Chicago" movie not only ripped off this movie's concept (the musical numbers happening in the characters' heads) but even the living radiator cap at the end of this number.
There are 2 versions of this obscure classic. There exists the 138-minute original version as edited by Ken Russell. Then there is the 109-minute edited version as edited by the studio that was released commercially in 1971. The 1987 re-release by M-G-M/United Artists Classics restored the 26 minutes that had been trimmed for the original theatrical release from director Russell's initial 138-minute cut. This longer version includes two songs, "It's Nicer in Nice" and "The You-Don't-Want-To-Play-With-Me Blues", as well as the seven-minute Grecian bacchanal party fantasy.
But is it available on dvd?
@@ritawing1064 yes, the restored version has been available on DVD since 2011 - you have internet access, why don't you google it, lady?
russell said it would be one of the greatest musicals of all time, and it was (regardless of who agrees).
Ken Russell was a flamboyant ,
exuberant,Fabulous British direct-
-or who truly had a larger than life
-approach to film-making.Films
like the Boyfriend,Tommy,Liszto-
mania,The Devils,Altered States
and other Films that I loved.May
-he rest in Peace.Amen..🔵🔵🔵🔵
Truly no one like him.
Love this film. Ken Russell was something else.
Could you find something more Kitsch than 'The Boyfriend', a Ken Russell movie?
Wonderful, Lovely, Delicious!
Twiggy gorgeous and who would have thought George Roper would have sung and danced!
One of Ken's very best, brilliant and endearing. So glad it was restored. Amazing orchestrations (Richard Rodney Bennett).
Un des films les plus fascinants sui soient.
Miraculeux , hors normes , insaisissable....Un traite du reve bien plus troublant que tous les Matrix et Inception du monde.....
Having seen and fallen in love with "Lisztomania," this is now on my to watch list.
I spy the fabulous Barbra Windsor of the carry on movie fame. Love her.
Thanks Paul. I was wondering if it was her. 🥰
I'd love to see this. All the clips I've seen have a slightly deranged energy, as you might expect of a musical made by the same guy who directed "the devils"
I just like that this is what he made right after The Devils.
It must be a wonderful, happy film. Sadly I can't find it online. Love the costumes and the music!!
Warner acquired TCM recently so my fingers are crossed this somehow gets shown on TV.
you can download it at yify.com. 🙂
I can't-
Marcelo Hughes yea it was shown on tcm and i have it on demand now so hell yea
I don't have Cable...sadly-
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Bravo.
Cardi B. Up video brought me here! 😂😂😂😂
Just noticed one of the dancers has a nasty bruise on her upper arm! :(
I've noticed that before, too ... it's Antonia Ellis and she's one of the leads ... she's plays Maisie opposite Tommy Tune - they have some very competitive, physical dance routines so it's not surprising she got a little roughed up during the shooting
..............the trip..........without the acid...........
It's too bad the fantasy orchestra starts out sounding so terrible. (The most common criticism of this delightful, underrated movie is that there's not enough stylistic difference between the fantasy sequences and the actual show.) The overrated "Chicago" movie not only ripped off this movie's concept (the musical numbers happening in the characters' heads) but even the living radiator cap at the end of this number.
hunny, this movie didn't invent the dream musical sequence ... your comment about the orchestra sounded terrible is clueless, too
Eu vim aqui só pra conferir a cópia né da Cardi!