Alfie (1966) 7.1
An unrepentant ladies' man gradually begins to understand the consequences of his lifestyle. Director:Lewis Gilbert |
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Alfie (1966) 7.1
An unrepentant ladies' man gradually begins to understand the consequences of his lifestyle. Director:Lewis Gilbert |
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Michael Caine | ... | ||
Shelley Winters | ... |
Ruby
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Millicent Martin | ... |
Siddie
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Julia Foster | ... |
Gilda
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Jane Asher | ... |
Annie
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Shirley Anne Field | ... |
Carla
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Vivien Merchant | ... |
Lily Clamacraft
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Eleanor Bron | ... |
The Doctor
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Denholm Elliott | ... |
The Abortionist
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Alfie Bass | ... |
Harry
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Graham Stark | ... |
Humphrey
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Murray Melvin | ... |
Nat
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Sydney Tafler | ... |
Frank
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For Alfie, the only real life is sex life; only then can he kid himself he is living. Sex is not used as the working-class boy's way to 'the top'. Executive status has no appeal for Alfie. Nor has class mobility. He is quite content to stay where he is, as long as the 'birds' are in 'beautiful condition', as he assures us they are in one of the candid, over-the-shoulder asides to the camera which the film carries over from "Tom Jones". The film shows how much of the 'swinging 60's' quality of London life was a male creation, and through the dominance of the fashion photographers, a male prerogative. Written by alfiehitchie
I have just managed to pick this film up on DVD for a bargain price for what is a classic in any era. The way the film is shot, Caine's acting and the music score just draw you in to Alfie's tale. The film does not hide from the grim consequences of Alfie's selfish life but at the end of it you feel sorry for him as his life is really empty as a result. A Film with a message & Caine is mesmerising in the lead role. Great soundtrack from Jazzman Sonny Rollins & the end theme by Burt Bacharach (and sung by Cher) is a classic ballad that leaves you in deep though after what you have seen ...