Summaries

The trial, under The Obscene Publications Act, of the publishers of D.H. Lawrence's 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' in 1960 was a sensation that consumed the nation. The movie follows two fictional jurors, Helena and Keith, who become passionate lovers during the course of the trial and whose affair mirrors the themes of the novel.—johnno.r[at]xtra.co.nz

Details

Keywords
  • male nudity
  • adultery
  • censorship
  • courtroom drama
  • jury
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Mar 19, 2006
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites BBC Four
Language English
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Wales

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

Synopsis

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