In the Mood for Love
February 14, 2016
Film Info
- United States
- 1955
- 100 minutes
- Color
- 1.33:1
- English
- Spine #22
An American spinster’s dream of romance finally becomes a bittersweet reality when she meets a handsome—but married—Italian man while vacationing in Venice. Katharine Hepburn’s sensitive portrayal of the lonely heroine and Jack Hildyard’s glorious Technicolor photography make Summertime an endearing and visually enchanting film.
Cast
| Jane Hudson | Katharine Hepburn |
| Renato De Rossi | Rossano Brazzi |
| Eddie Yaeger | Darren McGavin |
| Mrs. McIlhenny | Jane Rose |
| Phyl Yaeger | Mari Aldon |
| Mr. McIlhenny | MacDonald Parke |
Credits
| Director | David Lean |
| Producer | Ilya Lopert |
| Editing | Peter Taylor |
| Cinematography | Jack Hildyard |
| Screenplay | H.E. Bates and David Lean |
| From the original play by | Arthur Laurents |
| Associate producer | Norman Spencer |
| Production design | Vincent Korda |
| Music | Alessandro Cicognini |
Disc Features
- The original theatrical trailer
New cover by Gordon Reynolds
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