Background
"When a marriage breaks down, what happens to the children?"
Originally released in 1953. Background is a drama film. directed by Daniel Birt. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Valerie Hobson, Philip Friend, and Norman Wooland
Synopsis
Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Group 3 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Background about?
Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love...
Who directed Background?
Background was directed by Daniel Birt.
How long is Background?
Background has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Background released?
Background was released on November 9, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Background?
The main cast of Background includes Valerie Hobson, Philip Friend, Norman Wooland, Janette Scott, Mandy Miller.