The Loved One (1965) Film Review A-

The Loved One
DIRECTOR: Tony Richardson
BOTTOM LINE: Great fun was had by all adapting Evelyn Waugh’s 1948 short satirical novel about the funeral business in Los Angeles. However, understandably, it was not a hit at the box office and ruined any chance of a Hollywood career for Richardson. It now has a cult following and is highly regarded in some quarters, including TheBrownees  Haskell Wexler’s black and white photography is quite stunning. Christopher Isherwood wrote a very witty screenplay. The fantastic cast includes:
  • Robert Morse as Dennis Barlow
  • Anjanette Comer as Aimée Thanatogenos**
  • Jonathan Winters as Henery Glenworthy and Wilbur Glenworthy
  • Rod Steiger as Mr. Joyboy
  • Dana Andrews as Gen. Buck Brinkman
  • Milton Berle as Mr. Kenton
  • James Coburn as Immigration Officer
  • Ayllene Gibbons (Joyboy’s Mother)
  • John Gielgud as Sir Francis Hinsley
  • Tab Hunter as Whispering Glades tour guide
  • Margaret Leighton as Mrs. Helen Kenton
  • Liberace as Mr. Starker
  • Roddy McDowall as DJ, Jr.
  • Robert Morley as Sir Ambrose Abercrombie
  • Alan Napier as English club official
  • Barbara Nichols as Sadie Blodgett
  • Lionel Stander as the Guru Brahmin
  • Paul Williams as Gunther Fry
  • Jamie Farr as a waiter at an English club (uncredited)

** Aimée means BELOVED, and Thanatogenos means BORN OF DEATH.

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