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Some Call It Loving

  • 19731973
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
411
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Some Call It Loving (1973)
  • Drama
A woman who's been asleep for years is part of a carnival that sells her kisses for a buck. A lonely jazz musician buys her. Once awake, the two of them and his two girlfriends hook up. But ... Read allA woman who's been asleep for years is part of a carnival that sells her kisses for a buck. A lonely jazz musician buys her. Once awake, the two of them and his two girlfriends hook up. But sometimes, dreams are better than reality.A woman who's been asleep for years is part of a carnival that sells her kisses for a buck. A lonely jazz musician buys her. Once awake, the two of them and his two girlfriends hook up. But sometimes, dreams are better than reality.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
411
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  • Director
    • James B. Harris
  • Writers
    • James B. Harris(screenplay)
    • John Collier(short story "Sleeping Beauty")
  • Stars
    • Zalman King
    • Carol White
    • Tisa Farrow
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  • Director
    • James B. Harris
  • Writers
    • James B. Harris(screenplay)
    • John Collier(short story "Sleeping Beauty")
  • Stars
    • Zalman King
    • Carol White
    • Tisa Farrow
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    • 12User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    Zalman King
    Zalman King
    • Robert Troyas Robert Troy
    Carol White
    Carol White
    • Scarlettas Scarlett
    Tisa Farrow
    Tisa Farrow
    • Jenniferas Jennifer
    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Veronica Anderson
    Veronica Anderson
    • Angelicaas Angelica
    Logan Ramsey
    Logan Ramsey
    • Carnival Doctoras Carnival Doctor
    Brandy Herred
    • Cheerleaderas Cheerleader
    Pat Priest
    Pat Priest
    • Carnival Nurseas Carnival Nurse
    Ed Rue
    • Morticianas Mortician
    Joseph DeMeo
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Luther Fear
    • Kissed Sleeping Beautyas Kissed Sleeping Beauty
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    • Director
      • James B. Harris
    • Writers
      • James B. Harris(screenplay)
      • John Collier(short story "Sleeping Beauty")
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    • Trivia
      The film was so well received in Europe after numerous press and distributor screenings, that Director James B. Harris was invited to attend the prestigious "Directors Fortnight" at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival and present the film. In Europe, this movie was welcomed with open arms and hailed as an artful drama. In the United States, the critics were not as kind, labelling the film a curious oddity. The picture quickly faded from screens, due to the negative word of mouth, and lack of release. Since its initial release in the U.S., however, it has garnered a respectable cult following.
    • Quotes

      Scarlett: [to Robert and Jennifer] Now we have our music. It would give me such pleasure to see the two of you dance. So if you would, you two dance, and I'll watch.

      Robert Troy: I don't dance.

      Scarlett: You don't dance? Oh, what a pity. Well then we'll dance, and you watch. You do watch, don't you?

    • Connections
      Featured in Some Call It History (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Sleeping Beauty
      Theme by Bob Harris

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    8/10
    Lost gem of 70's cinema!
    Much maligned in the US, "Some Call It Loving"is a film that's not going to be for everyone...or suite everyone's tastes. But that doesn't mean it should be ignored, because at its core lies a well- made, deliberately told film about loneliness, love and dark desire.

    As with most of director James B. Harris's films, the pic is centered around a disillusioned loner who wants to change the status quo. In this case, a jazz musician who wants more from his relationships than the kinky game play that has become the norm in his mansion.

    Although our "hero" is surrounded by comely women who want to throw themselves at him, he wants more. He wants love. Companionship. He think he's found it in a mysterious girl who he has awakened from a long sleep, but the girl may be more of a puzzle than he can handle.

    This is a film more about style than story. And on that level, it succeeds well, with gorgeous cinematography and a haunting theme melody by the director's brother Bob Harris.

    Overall, it's great that this lost little film has finally been given a significant release after spending 40 years in obscurity. For cinema lovers, it's worth checking out. For those who already admire in its renegade spirit and minimalist approach, enjoy the new release by Etiquette Pictures. It's everything we could have hoped for. Maybe one day Hollywood will wake up, and realize what a wonderful director James B. Harris is. We can only hope.
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    • Release date
      • October 26, 1973 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sleeping Beauty
    • Filming locations
      • Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • James B. Harris Productions
      • Two World Film
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    • Budget
      • $400,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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