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The Lovers!

The Lovers!

The Lovers!
1973 1h 28m5.9

The Lovers!

“I've heard it called some things, but Percy Filth just takes the biscuit”

ComedyDrama
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Reprising the television series roles which first made them household names, Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox star as Geoffrey Scrimshaw and Beryl Battersby, a hesitant, inexperienced, young couple attempting to negotiate the sexual minefield of the ‘permissive’ society. This big-screen transfer of Jack Rosenthal’s hugely likeable sitcom sees old-fashioned girl Beryl continuing to slap down the advances of her frustrated boyfriend, whose clumsy attempts to initiate ‘Percy Filth’ suggest he’s not quite up to speed himself! Like everyone else, Geoffrey and Beryl want to fall in love – or they think they do; like everyone else, since Adam and Eve. But Adam and Eve didn’t live in Manchester in 1972…

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DirectorHerbert Wise
ScreenplayJack Rosenthal
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 1, 1973
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 28m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.1 / 10
Votes7
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioBritish Lion Films

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Cast

Richard Beckinsale

Richard Beckinsale

Geoffrey Scrimshaw

Paula Wilcox

Paula Wilcox

Beryl Battersby

Susan Littler

Susan Littler

Sandra

Rosalind Ayres

Rosalind Ayres

Veronica

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Anthony Naylor

Neville

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Nikolas Simmonds

Roland

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Joan Scott

Beryl's Mum

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Stella Moray

Geoffrey's Mum

John Comer

John Comer

Geoffrey's Dad

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Pamela Moiseiwitsch

Enid

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Bruce Watt

Jeremy

Paul Greenwood

Paul Greenwood

Trainee Manager

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Bernard Latham

'Handsome'

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Karen Ford

Foreign Girl

James Snell

James Snell

Doctor

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Mary Henry

Jumble Sale Woman

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Ian Gray

Bookstall Assistant

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Serena

Stripper

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lovers!

Where can I watch The Lovers!?

The Lovers! (1973) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Lovers! about?

Reprising the television series roles which first made them household names, Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox star as Geoffrey Scrimshaw and Beryl Battersby, a hesitant, inexperienced, young couple attempting to negotiate the sexual minefield of the ‘permissive’ society. This...

Who directed The Lovers!?

The Lovers! (1973) was directed by Herbert Wise. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 28m, rated 5.9/10.

How long is The Lovers!?

The Lovers! runs 1h 28m (88 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.9/10 from 7 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is The Lovers! worth watching?

The Lovers! is rated 5.9/10 by 7 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.