The Go-Between(1971)
“In those days, you fell in love with your own class. Or found a Go-Between.”
Overview
British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
Director
Joseph Losey
Studio
EMI Films
Budget
$100K
Cast
Julie Christie
as Lady Marian Trimingham
Alan Bates
as Ted Burgess
Edward Fox
as Hugh Trimingham
Michael Redgrave
as The Older Leo Colston
Dominic Guard
as The Young Leo Colston
Margaret Leighton
as Mrs Maudsley
Michael Gough
as Mr Maudsley
Richard Gibson
as Marcus Maudsley
Simon Hume-Kendall
as Denys
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Charles
Amaryllis Garnett
as Kate
Keith Buckley
as Stubbs
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$100K
Production Companies
EMI Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Go-Between?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Go-Between (1971).
What is The Go-Between about?▼
British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
Who directed The Go-Between?▼
The Go-Between was directed by Joseph Losey and released in 1971. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Go-Between?▼
The Go-Between has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The Go-Between?▼
The cast of The Go-Between includes Julie Christie as Lady Marian Trimingham, Alan Bates as Ted Burgess, Edward Fox as Hugh Trimingham, Michael Redgrave as The Older Leo Colston, Dominic Guard as The Young Leo Colston and more.
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