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Two Gentlemen Sharing

  • 1969
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
120
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Two Gentlemen Sharing (1969)
DramaRomance

An insecure Briton and a Briton of Jamaican descent share a London apartment together.An insecure Briton and a Briton of Jamaican descent share a London apartment together.An insecure Briton and a Briton of Jamaican descent share a London apartment together.

  • Director
    • Ted Kotcheff
  • Writers
    • Evan Jones
    • David Stuart Leslie
  • Stars
    • Robin Phillips
    • Judy Geeson
    • Esther Anderson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    120
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ted Kotcheff
    • Writers
      • Evan Jones
      • David Stuart Leslie
    • Stars
      • Robin Phillips
      • Judy Geeson
      • Esther Anderson
    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Robin Phillips
    Robin Phillips
    • Roddy Pater
    Judy Geeson
    Judy Geeson
    • Jane Archer
    Esther Anderson
    • Caroline Harcourt
    Hal Frederick
    Hal Frederick
    • Andrew McKenzie
    Norman Rossington
    Norman Rossington
    • Phil Carter
    Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson
    • Mrs. Ashby-Kydd
    Ram John Holder
    Ram John Holder
    • Marcus
    Hilary Heath
    Hilary Heath
    • Ethne Burrows
    • (as Hilary Dwyer)
    Daisy Mae Williams
    • Amanda
    Elspeth March
    Elspeth March
    • Mrs. Burrows - Ethne's Mother
    Philip Stone
    Philip Stone
    • Mr. Burrows - Ethne's Father
    Avice Landone
    Avice Landone
    • Mrs. Pater - Roddy's Mother
    • (as Avice Landon)
    David Markham
    David Markham
    • Mr. Pater - Roddy's Father
    Shelagh Fraser
    Shelagh Fraser
    • Helen Marriott - Jane's Mother
    Earl Cameron
    Earl Cameron
    • Charles Marriott - Jane's Step-father
    Harold Lang
    Harold Lang
    • Camp Neighbour
    Thomas Baptiste
    Thomas Baptiste
    • Mutt, Moving Man
    Linbert Spencer
    • Jeff, Moving Man
    • Director
      • Ted Kotcheff
    • Writers
      • Evan Jones
      • David Stuart Leslie
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    8richardchatten

    Engrossing Race Relations Drama with Attractive Leads

    The late sixties and early seventies tend not to have worn well, but 'Two Gentlemen Sharing' proves engaging, well-acted, attractively photographed mainly on location in London by the reliable Billy Williams; and sadly still relevant today. It bites off considerably more than it can chew, but has a disarming good-naturedness, raises many interesting questions which it doesn't answer, and the characterisation is satisfyingly nuanced.

    It was adapted from a 1963 novel by David Stuart Leslie (in which the supposed homosexual element may have been more clearly conveyed) by the Trinidad-born screenwriter Evan Jones, who in 1983 lamented its failure to be distributed in Britain by AIP and said that "I liked the film and wish it had been shown here."
    9christianroberts-251-390470

    Showing at the NFT

    Went to see this film today at the BFI, part of their "Black and Banned" season. The film did not get a release due to what was considered "subversive" at the time. Great Q&A afterwards with stars Judy Geeson, Esther Anderson and director Ted Kotcheff on Skype from LA. Incidentally, writer Evan Jones is still alive.
    10ANDREJ-45

    Underrated sixties interracial movie

    Not surprised it was banned in the UK at the time, but very interesting to see over 50 years on. Nostalgic look back at late 60's London with scenes of Brixton arcade and the fruit and vegetable markets outside, brought back memories of yesteryear.

    Sad ending, but enjoyable viewing nonetheless. Good film.

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    • Trivia
      At the film's British premiere at BFI Southbank, 10th August 2017, Esther Anderson revealed that Hal Frederick could not do a British accent and was dubbed.
    • Quotes

      Andrew McKenzie: I'm phoning about the flat you had advertised. Is it still available, Madame?

      Andrew McKenzie: McKenzie, Andrew McKenzie.

      Andrew McKenzie: I'm a solicitor.

      Andrew McKenzie: Yes, it is a Scottish name. But actually I'm not Scottish, I come from Jamaica.

      Andrew McKenzie: Black? Yes, it does mean I'm black.

      Andrew McKenzie: I beg your pardon... how black, Madame? Hopelessly.

      [he hangs up]

    • Soundtracks
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      music and lyrics by Stanley Myers and Ram John Holder

      sung by Madeline Bell

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 1970 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • De inringade
    • Filming locations
      • Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London, England, UK(Roddy and Andrew walk in the Italian Gardens)
    • Production company
      • J. Barry Kulick Production
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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