The Family Way (1966)

The Family Way (1966) (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
San Sebastian International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
110 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1966 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Roy Boulting

Written By:
Bill Naughton

Actors:
Hayley Mills ..... Jenny Fitton
Hywel Bennett ..... Arthur Fitton
John Mills ..... Ezra Fitton
Marjorie Rhodes ..... Lucy Fitton
Avril Angers ..... Liz Piper
John Comer ..... Leslie Piper
Barry Foster ..... Joe Thompson
Wilfred Pickles ..... Uncle Fred
Liz Fraser ..... Molly Thompson
Andy Bradford ..... Eddie (as Andrew Bradford)
Hazel Bainbridge ..... Mrs. Bell
Helen Booth ..... Mrs. Lee
Fanny Carby ..... Mrs. Stone
Diana Coupland ..... Mrs. Rose
Lesley Daine ..... Dora
Colin Gordon ..... Mr. Hutton
Ruth Gower ..... Mrs. Pike
Murray Head ..... Geoffrey Fitton
Margaret Lacey ..... Mrs. Harris
Harry Locke ..... Mr. Stubbs
Maureen O'Reilly ..... Miss Hunt
Robin Parkinson ..... Mr. Phillips
Ruth Trouncer ..... Marriage Counsellor
Thorley Walters ..... The Vicar

Synopsis:

This gently farcical British comedy stars Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett as Jenny and Arthur, a young couple who have just gotten married. However, while both of them are filled with anticipation for their honeymoon, a practical joke played by their "friends" causes their bed to collapse just as they're about to consummate their relationship. Through a variety of misfortunes, they end up spending the night at the home of Arthur's parents, where nervousness and a certain lack of privacy make it difficult for them to enjoy their first night together as they'd wish. While a bit of frank language and some fleeting nudity by former child star Hayley Mills generated a certain amount of controversy upon first release, by today's standards The Family Way is more easily seen as the compassionate relationship comedy its creators intended. The Family Way is also of note to Beatles fans as the first film scored by Paul McCartney.

A delightful portrait of two young-marrieds trying to make a new family unit in the shadow of the old, against nosy villagers, business associates, doting parents, and their own shyness. While it is a particular marriage, much of what happens is relevant to marriage generally. First their wedding night is ruined by a crude practical joke that makes the bed collapse, the travel agent they hired to plan their honeymoon absconds with their money and they find themselves forced to live for the first few weeks of their marriage in the home of one set of in-laws, with little or no privacy. The film deals with these predicaments in s sympathetic, human way; with insight, delicacy, good nature and good humor.

Married life is proving difficult for newlyweds Jenny and Arthur. With well meaning but interfering parents, nosey neighbors, and a town that thrives on gossip, can their marriage last? With all these pressures it's no wonder their personal life is suffering. Will there ever be any good news?

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 27 February, 2021.

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