The Rainbow

– Ken Russell's rather loose adaptation of the last part of D.H. Lawrence's "The Rainbow" sees impulsi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
1989
The Rainbow (1989)

Ken Russell's rather loose adaptation of the last part of D.H. Lawrence's "The Rainbow" sees impulsive young Ursula coming of age in pastoral England around the time of the Boer War. At school, she is introduced to lovemaking by a bisexual physical education instructress. While experiencing disillusionment in her first career attempt (teaching), she has an affair with a young Army officer, who wants to marry her. Unable to accept a future of domesticity, she breaks with him, and eventually leaves home in search of her destiny.

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Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

26 May 1989

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Ken Russell

Writer:

Ken Russell (screenplay), Vivian Russell (screenplay), D.H. Lawrence (novel)

Main Actors:

Sammi Davis, Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe, Christopher Gable

Plot:

Ken Russell's loose adaptation of the last part of D.H. Lawrence's "The Rainbow" sees impulsive young Ursula coming of age in pastoral England around the time of the Boer War. At school, she is introduced to lovemaking by a bisexual physical education instructress. While experiencing disillusionment in her first career attempt (teaching), she has an affair with a young Army officer, who wants to marry her. Unable to accept a future of domesticity, she breaks with him, and eventually leaves home in search of her destiny.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Vestron

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
71%