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London Affair

Original title: Twinky
  • 19701970
  • GPGP
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
979
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Charles Bronson and Susan George in London Affair (1970)
A 38-year-old American novelist discovers the difficulties of being married to a 16-year-old British schoolgirl.
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A 38-year-old American novelist discovers the difficulties of being married to a 16-year-old British schoolgirl.A 38-year-old American novelist discovers the difficulties of being married to a 16-year-old British schoolgirl.A 38-year-old American novelist discovers the difficulties of being married to a 16-year-old British schoolgirl.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
979
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
19,629
607
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    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writer
      • Norman Thaddeus Vane(original story)
    • Stars
      • Charles Bronson
      • Orson Bean
      • Honor Blackman
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writer
      • Norman Thaddeus Vane(original story)
    • Stars
      • Charles Bronson
      • Orson Bean
      • Honor Blackman
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    • 22User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews

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    Charles Bronson and Susan George in London Affair (1970)
    Charles Bronson in London Affair (1970)
    Charles Bronson in London Affair (1970)
    Charles Bronson and Susan George in London Affair (1970)
    Charles Bronson and Susan George in London Affair (1970)
    London Affair (1970)
    London Affair (1970)
    London Affair (1970)
    London Affair (1970)
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    Judith Furse and Ann Way in London Affair (1970)
    Judith Furse and Ann Way in London Affair (1970)

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    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Scott Wardman
    Orson Bean
    Orson Bean
    • Hal Wardman
    Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman
    • Mummy
    Michael Craig
    Michael Craig
    • Daddy
    Paul Ford
    Paul Ford
    • Mr. Wardman - Scott's Father
    Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    • Judge Millington-Draper
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Lola's Grandfather
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Solicitor Mr Creighton
    Kay Medford
    Kay Medford
    • Mrs. Wardman - Scott's Mother
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Judge Roxborough
    Susan George
    Susan George
    • Twinky
    Peggy Aitchison
    • Nice Mrs. Finchley
    Tony Arpino
    • Mean New York Judge
    Eric Barker
    Eric Barker
    • Tight Scottish Clerk
    Erik Chitty
    Erik Chitty
    • Lawyer's Elderly Client
    Sheila D'Union
    • Naive English School Chum
    • (as Sheila Dunion)
    Judith Furse
    Judith Furse
    • School Miss-tress
    Marcia Garton
    • Rich English School Chum
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writer
      • Norman Thaddeus Vane(original story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to an interview with Richard Donner, he was reportedly asked by Charles Bronson if he wanted to direct the film, and was delivered a script, read it and thought it was interesting and eventually directed it. However, Donner felt he was still not experienced enough to direct a film, nor did he did get along with Bronson at all, as they thought differently about how the film should have been.
    • Alternate versions
      To receive an 'A' certificate the UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC to remove some sex references in Twinky's diary and dialogue mentioning the Pagoda Position. The 1989 video featured the same cut cinema version though both later DVD releases were shorter re-edited prints. The 2001 Delta DVD featured the U.S print (known as "Lola") and the 2006 Orbit release (once again titled "Twinky") restored the original cinema cut scenes.
    • Connections
      References Lolita (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Lola
      Written by Jim Dale

      Performed by Jim Dale

      Arranged and Conducted by Steve Gray

    User reviews22

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    Top review
    6/10
    Sort of a cartoony variation on "Lolita"
    If Vladimir Nabakov had been born 40 years later (and had been 20-something in the British Mod era), he might have devised a story similar to this: an erratic but amusing, sometimes sincere romance concerning a 38-year-old writer of pulp novels in love with a brash 16-year-old London schoolgirl. Comedy-drama stars Charles Bronson and Susan George (who was 19 during shooting), and was the third film from director Richard Donner, who reportedly clashed with Bronson during the production (and didn't direct another feature until 1976's "The Omen"). "Twinky/Lola/London Affair" has expressive eyes and ears, but Donner doesn't quite know how to wrap things up, leading to a weak finale. Well-made and edited, however, and full of energy and appealing scenes. Fine acting by the leads, particularly Bronson in an early leading role. British-Italian co-production was released throughout Europe in 1970, but didn't reach the US until 1971 (barely) before being shown on television in December of that year. **1/2 from ****
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    • May 19, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • 1971 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lola
    • Filming locations
      • Chelsea, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • World Film Services
      • San Marco
      • Eurofilm
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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