The L-Shaped Room (1962)
The L-Shaped Room is a 1962 drama movie directed by Bryan Forbes, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Leslie Caron, Tom Bell and Brock Peters.
Jane is young, French, pregnant and unmarried. Bucking convention, she is uninterested in settling with her baby's father or getting an abortion. After renting a room in a dingy London boarding house, Jane befriends the odd group of inhabitants and starts an affair with one boarder, Toby. As Jane's pregnancy threatens her new relationship, and the reality of single motherhood approaches, she is forced to decide what to do about both her baby and her budding romance.
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What is The L-Shaped Room about?
Jane is young, French, pregnant and unmarried. Bucking convention, she is uninterested in settling with her baby's father or getting an abortion. After renting a room in a dingy London boarding house, Jane befriends the odd group of inhabitants and starts an affair with one boarder, Toby. As Jane's pregnancy threatens her new relationship, and the reality of single motherhood approaches, she is forced to decide what to do about both her baby and her budding romance.
When was The L-Shaped Room released?
The L-Shaped Room was released on 20 November 1962.
How long is The L-Shaped Room?
The L-Shaped Room runs 2h 6m.
Who made The L-Shaped Room?
The L-Shaped Room was directed by Bryan Forbes.
Cast
- Leslie Caron as Jane Fosset
- Tom Bell as Toby
- Brock Peters as Johnny
- Bernard Lee as Charlie
- Avis Bunnage as Doris
- Patricia Phoenix as Sonia
- Cicely Courtneidge as Mavis
- Verity Edmett as Jane II
- Anthony Booth as Youth in Street
- Harry Locke as Newsagent
- Ellen Dryden as Girl in Newsagent's
- Emlyn Williams as Dr. Weaver