The Chatterley Affair
Banned in England for 30 years for its graphic language and depictions of illicit sex, D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover came before a jury of ordinary citizens in October 1960. All the details of the landmark obscenity trial are on record—except for what the jury said, thought, and did.
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Banned in England for 30 years for its graphic language and depictions of illicit sex, D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover came before a jury of ordinary citizens in October 1960. All the details of the landmark obscenity trial are on record—except for what the jury said, thought, and did. In this original BBC drama penned by Andrew Davies (Bleak House), Louise Delamere and Rafe Spall star as fictional jurors whose passions are inflamed by Lawrence's prose. For mature audiences. Approx. 90 min. on 1 DVD.
"A very smart BBC drama takes viewers back to the 60's."—Connecticut Post
"A provocative BBC drama with good acting and a fine script by Andrew Davies."—Akron Beacon Journal
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED- "Extremely well acted, written and directed, The Chatterley Affair is highly recommended viewing ."—DVD Talk
"A provocative BBC drama with good acting and a fine script by Andrew Davies."—Akron Beacon Journal
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED- "Extremely well acted, written and directed, The Chatterley Affair is highly recommended viewing ."—DVD Talk
