Loss of Innocence (1961)

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Sensitive story of a British girl's awakening from childhood into life and love on vacation in France.

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  • Jane Asher and Susannah York in Loss of Innocence (1961)
  • Jane Asher and Susannah York in Loss of Innocence (1961)
  • Jane Asher and Balbina in Loss of Innocence (1961)
  • Jane Asher, Raymond Gérôme, and Kenneth More in Loss of Innocence (1961)
  • Jane Asher, Danielle Darrieux, and Elizabeth Dear in Loss of Innocence (1961)
  • Kenneth More and Susannah York in Loss of Innocence (1961)

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18 August 2001 | herbqedi
10
| Compellingly sensitive and well-acted film
Susannah York is nothing short of sensational in her first starring assignment as the eldest sister in charge of two sibling during a summer "holiday" in France. She lets us into her heart and mind in a most disconcertingly yet effectively personal way. We learn with her the delicate balances needed between vulnerability, responsibility, and the dangers of reacting with protective cynicism.

Director Lewis Gilbert excels in showing lead characters battling with the difference between infatuation and love. The Greengage Summer, known here in the US as "A Loss of Innocence", may be his crowning achievement in this area. Kenneth More and Danielle Darrieux, two of the European cinemas very best, are extraordinary in their key supporting roles.

Don't miss this unique gem.

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Kenneth More was asked by Lewis Gilbert to go on a diet before making the film in order that he be more believable as a romantic lead. The actor did so as he badly wanted to be in the movie.

Crazy Credits

Opening credits prologue: IN THE GREEN AND GOLD CHAMPAGNE COUNTRY OF FRANCE

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Genres

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Release Date:

28 April 1961

Language

English, French

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

Champagne, France

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