Of Human Bondage

Of Human Bondage

SOME WOMEN CAN'T HELP BEING WHAT THEY ARE!

NR 1964 · 100 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama

Medical student Philip Carey becomes involved with flirtatious waitress Mildred Rogers. Their love affair is interrupted when Philip is made aware of her constant infidelity. As Mildred quits her job and becomes a prostitute, Philip is still in love with her.

Directed by Ken Hughes · Written by Bryan Forbes

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Laurence Harvey Philip Carey
Kim Novak Mildred Rogers
Robert Morley Dr Jacobs
Siobhán McKenna Nora Nesbitt
Roger Livesey Thorpe Athelny
Jack Hedley Griffiths
Nanette Newman Sally Athelny
Ronald Lacey 'Matty' Mathews
Olive White Griffith's Girlfriend
Norman Smythe Cadaver Room Attendant

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