Emily
1976 · 87 min · ★ 3.8 · Drama, Romance
Evocative of the Roaring Twenties, "Emily" (Aka "The Awakening of Emily") is an erotic coming-of-age film featuring meticulous period detail and music. The sharp class distinctions of British society are blurred by the universal nature of sexual desire.
Directed by Henry Herbert · Written by Christopher Neame
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Koo Stark Emily Foster -
Sarah Brackett Margaret Foster -
Victor Spinetti Richard Walker - J Jane Hayden Rachel
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Constantine Gregory Rupert Wain - I Ina Skriver Augustine Wain
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Richard Oldfield James Wise - D David Auker Billy
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Jeremy Child Gerald -
Jeannie Collings Rosalind - J Jack Haig Taxi Driver
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Pamela Cundell Mrs. Prince
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