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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.66:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Director Tony Richardson adapted the screenplay of A Taste of Honey from the "kitchen sink" stage play by Shelagh Delaney. Rita Tushingham plays a working-class British teenager, living with her drink-sodden, libertine mother Dora Bryan. Denied affection by her selfish mother, Tushingham is pushed further in the background when Bryan impulsively marries her latest boyfriend Robert Stephens. The girl takes a job at a shoe store, then moves in with her kindly homosexual employer Murray Melvin. The two lost souls live in harmony until Tushingham becomes pregnant after a casual affair with black sailor Paul Danquah. Melvin comes to the rescue by offering to look after the baby. This relatively blissful state of affairs is short-lived; before long, Tushingham's hateful mother, having been kicked out by Stephens, descends upon her daughter and her "family," with all her debilitating emotional baggage intact. A poignant denouement caps this riveting slice-of-life drama. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Cannes Film Festival, ...A Taste of Honey (1961)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I was a girl in the 60s and this film reflects this era very well. Rita Tushingham is excellent as is Dora Bryan. In fact the portrayal of the style, time and expectations is as I remember it. And we think that dysfunctional families are a sign of these times, watch this film to be reminded that it was happening then.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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A TASTE OF HONEY is one of the defining films of the early 60s British New Wave. Rita Tushingham and Dora Bryan are absolutely marvelous in this film.
I treasure my DVD from the British Film Institute -- not only does it provide subtitles to the film, but there is also a hilarious commentary track by none other than Rita and Dora (with some additional comments by Murray Melvin, recorded separately).
I have nothing against this new DVD, released by Optimum Home Entertainment, but if you can find a copy of BFI's release, you'll be glad you did.
I treasure my DVD from the British Film Institute -- not only does it provide subtitles to the film, but there is also a hilarious commentary track by none other than Rita and Dora (with some additional comments by Murray Melvin, recorded separately).
I have nothing against this new DVD, released by Optimum Home Entertainment, but if you can find a copy of BFI's release, you'll be glad you did.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Certainly one of the greatest, well-acclaimed and most significant pictures to come out of the early 1960s.
'A Taste Of Honey' is about a young teenage girl (Rita Tushingham) who's just left school and looking to 'escape' the unhappy and unfulfilled life she's had with her neglecting and man-loving mother. (Dora Bryan)
This film made Rita Tushingham a star, who then went on to make several more well-acclaimed movies during the 60s which saw the peak of her career. This also stars Murray Melvin, who plays the 'gay friend' of Tushingham's character, and at a time when such a role was something new, and pretty daring! When I was to ask Murray to talk about his making of the film and his role some thirty years later, (he was still being asked about it) he replied by saying that if he was to respond to all those who still wished to know more of how he felt about the role, he would have little time for anything else - and one can see why!
Every star in this surpasses themselves and with a great script this just had to be one of Britains biggest successes winning at the Cannes Film Festival.
Great stuff!
TRIVIA: Supposedly features Hazel Blears the MP as an extra at aged just five - but I don't spot her...
'A Taste Of Honey' is about a young teenage girl (Rita Tushingham) who's just left school and looking to 'escape' the unhappy and unfulfilled life she's had with her neglecting and man-loving mother. (Dora Bryan)
This film made Rita Tushingham a star, who then went on to make several more well-acclaimed movies during the 60s which saw the peak of her career. This also stars Murray Melvin, who plays the 'gay friend' of Tushingham's character, and at a time when such a role was something new, and pretty daring! When I was to ask Murray to talk about his making of the film and his role some thirty years later, (he was still being asked about it) he replied by saying that if he was to respond to all those who still wished to know more of how he felt about the role, he would have little time for anything else - and one can see why!
Every star in this surpasses themselves and with a great script this just had to be one of Britains biggest successes winning at the Cannes Film Festival.
Great stuff!
TRIVIA: Supposedly features Hazel Blears the MP as an extra at aged just five - but I don't spot her...
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A great taste of honey
Saw this film many moons ago. Still as great as I remember with a great cast. The delivery of the package was fast and efficient too. Well done and Thanks
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. C. Lea
PURE NECTAR
I love this 1961 film Its superbly written,casted and directed.Its grim urban scenes and characters etched backgrounds make this film both fascinating and memorable. Read more
Published 6 months ago by alana
Life in the good old days
Rita Tushingham (Jo) lets Paul Danquah (Jimmy) shag her. She gets pregnant and moves away from her mother Dora Bryan (Helen) who, in turn has shacked up with her latest conquest... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Alex da Silva
A window on the late fifties
Apart from the fine quality of the story, the film is a view of Salford just before the swinging sixties hit. Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. Morris
The Taste of brilliance
This, as a play, was the social study we looked at in grammar school, some thirty years ago.
I enjoyed seeing the film, again, bringing it to life - the quiet grime and... Read more
I enjoyed seeing the film, again, bringing it to life - the quiet grime and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tim Kidner
preview taste of honey
I did not enjoy this film as much as the family way but the acting was good. story line a bit weak
Published 17 months ago by MR WD BROOKS
Great film!
Ignore the reviews that give this film bad press, I remember areas just like the ones portrayed in the film when I was a child! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. M. D. Stephens
A Taste of Honey
Really enjoyable, and true to life, for the period that it was made, great story line, kept me enthralled from start to finish.
Published 19 months ago by MARGE
so this is where you pick your lyrics from mr morrissey
Absolute belter this film dora bryan is just excellent. This film looks at single parenthood in the 60s(not a million miles away from the present era) A Young girl leaves school at... Read more
Published 21 months ago by lee moran
A Taste of Honey
An excellent social commentary this film was the winner of a number of awards the year of its release. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by ljssbl
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