A Taste of Honey(1961)
“We don’t ask for life. We have it thrust upon us.”
Overview
While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.
Director
Tony Richardson
Studio
Woodfall Film Productions
Budget
$154K
Cast
Rita Tushingham
as Jo
Murray Melvin
as Geoffrey Ingham
Paul Danquah
as Jimmy
Dora Bryan
as Helen
Robert Stephens
as Peter Smith
Michael Bilton
as Landlord
Eunice Black
as Schoolteacher
David Boliver
as Bert
Margo Cunningham
as Landlady
Rosalie Williams
as Nurse
Veronica Howard
as Gladys
Moira Kaye
as Doris
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$154K
Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions
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Where can I watch A Taste of Honey?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Taste of Honey (1961).
What is A Taste of Honey about?▼
While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.
Who directed A Taste of Honey?▼
A Taste of Honey was directed by Tony Richardson and released in 1961. It is a drama film.
How long is A Taste of Honey?▼
A Taste of Honey has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in A Taste of Honey?▼
The cast of A Taste of Honey includes Rita Tushingham as Jo, Murray Melvin as Geoffrey Ingham, Paul Danquah as Jimmy, Dora Bryan as Helen, Robert Stephens as Peter Smith and more.
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