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In Love with Barbara

  • TV Movie
  • 2008
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
48
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Drama

In the 1970s the redoubtable and eccentric Barbara Cartland, prolific author of hundreds of romantic novels, is interviewed on television, where she expresses anti-feminist views. Despite be... Read allIn the 1970s the redoubtable and eccentric Barbara Cartland, prolific author of hundreds of romantic novels, is interviewed on television, where she expresses anti-feminist views. Despite being reminded that she was a working journalist in the 1920s, she clings to her view that w... Read allIn the 1970s the redoubtable and eccentric Barbara Cartland, prolific author of hundreds of romantic novels, is interviewed on television, where she expresses anti-feminist views. Despite being reminded that she was a working journalist in the 1920s, she clings to her view that what women really want is a romantic husband. Back home she bars women wearing trousers fro... Read all

  • Director
    • Tim Whitby
  • Writer
    • Jacquetta May
  • Stars
    • Anne Reid
    • David Warner
    • Sinead Matthews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    48
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tim Whitby
    • Writer
      • Jacquetta May
    • Stars
      • Anne Reid
      • David Warner
      • Sinead Matthews
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Anne Reid
    Anne Reid
    • Barbara Cartland
    David Warner
    David Warner
    • Lord Louis Mountbatten
    Sinead Matthews
    Sinead Matthews
    • Young Barbara
    Julie Barclay
    Julie Barclay
    • Chat Show Guest
    • (as a different name)
    India Skye Beale
    • Raine - aged 3
    Sarah Buckland
    • Judy - the secretary
    Tom Burke
    Tom Burke
    • Ronald Cartland
    Philip Childs
    • TV interviewer
    Elliot Cowan
    Elliot Cowan
    • 'Sacchie' McCorquodale
    Hugh Holman
    Hugh Holman
    • Camerman
    Jacquetta May
    • Polly Cartland
    Christopher Naylor
    • Hugh McCorquodale
    Sam Pamphilon
    • Journalist
    • (as Sam Pamphilion)
    Robert Portal
    Robert Portal
    • Ian McCorquodale
    Stella Ross
    • Chat show host
    Rebekah Staton
    Rebekah Staton
    • Helen - the literary assistant
    Rebecca Tromans
    Rebecca Tromans
    • Stacey - the lady's maid
    Ewan Watson
    • Kevin - the chauffeur
    • Director
      • Tim Whitby
    • Writer
      • Jacquetta May
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    6DoINeedT0

    Sweet Film

    This was a really lovely film. Frankly, I was a bit bored at the beginning and it took a while to get started, but then I was genuinely taken in with the story line, the parts that I understood that is-some of it was a little unclear. The characters were played wonderfully; by Anne Reid, Tom Burke and Elliot Cowan (or Christopher Naylor-not sure which one completely). There were some quite funny bits actually-the drunk husband and also some bits pulled hard at those heart stings. The flash backs added another depth to the film and were very intriguing, my favourite bits actually. The excerpts of voiced over stories had some lovely true meanings that can be taken away after watching. I would certainly recommend this as one to watch just for a bit of fun.
    7SolitaireOz

    Meh

    Older Barbara was totally boring, which doesn't surprise. Never read one of her bodice rippers and apparently she admitted she avoided reality in her books. Didn't know she was into herbal medicine.

    I thought all the stuff about her early life was fascinating and well acted. She had a terrible domestic life and I found what she was put through infuriating. But it was what happened at that time. Interesting movie. But when I watch it again I'll be fast forwarding through anything with modern Barbara. The relationship with her brother was obviously important to her. I hope they portrayed it accurately.

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Men Are Wonderful
    • Filming locations
      • Chavenage House, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Quickfire Media
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