No Love for Johnnie (1961)
1h 50m
Running Time
February 14, 1961Release Date
No Love for Johnnie (1961)
1h 50m
Running Time
February 14, 1961Release Date
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Plot.
Johnnie Byrne is a member of the British Parliament. In his 40s, he's feeling frustrated with his life and his personal as well as professional problems tower up over him. His desires to win the next election are endangered by his constant looking for love and he is faced with the choice of giving up a career in politics or giving up the woman he loves.
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Cast & Crew.
Peter Finch
Johnnie Byrne
Stanley Holloway
Fred Andrews
Mary Peach
Pauline West
Billie Whitelaw
Mary
Donald Pleasence
Roger Renfrew
Hugh Burden
Tim Maxwell
Ralph Thomas
Director
Rosalie Crutchley
Alice Byrne
Nicholas Phipps
Writer
Mordecai Richler
Writer
Dennis Price
Flagg
Mervyn Johns
Charlie Young
Wilfred Fienburgh
Writer
Betty E. Box
Producer
Michael Goodliffe
Dr. West
Geoffrey Keen
The Prime Minister - Reginald Stevens
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 14, 1961
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 50m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
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Wiki.
No Love for Johnnie is a 1961 British drama film in CinemaScope directed by Ralph Thomas. It was based on the 1959 book of the same title by the Labour Member of Parliament Wilfred Fienburgh, and stars Peter Finch.It depicts the disillusionment and cynicism of a rebellious leftist Labour MP, who seeks escape in a relationship with a younger woman.
The film had its world premiere on 9 February 1961 at the Leicester Square Theatre in London's West End. It has been called Thomas' best film.