The Go-Between
"In those days, you fell in love with your own class. Or found a Go-Between."
Originally released in 1971. The Go-Between is a drama/romance film. directed by Joseph Losey.
Starring Julie Christie, Alan Bates, and Edward Fox
Synopsis
British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (153 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Julie Christie
as Lady Marian Trimingham
Alan Bates
as Ted Burgess
Edward Fox
as Hugh Trimingham
Michael Redgrave
as The Older Leo Colston
Dominic Guard
as The Young Leo Colston
Margaret Leighton
as Mrs Maudsley
Michael Gough
as Mr Maudsley
Richard Gibson
as Marcus Maudsley
Simon Hume-Kendall
as Denys
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Charles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
Production Companies
- EMI Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Go-Between about?
British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, d...
Who directed The Go-Between?
The Go-Between was directed by Joseph Losey.
How long is The Go-Between?
The Go-Between has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Go-Between released?
The Go-Between was released on June 16, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Go-Between?
The main cast of The Go-Between includes Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Edward Fox, Michael Redgrave, Dominic Guard.
Is The Go-Between worth watching?
The Go-Between has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 153 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.