May We Borrow Your Husband? (film)

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May We Borrow Your Husband?
GenreComedy-drama
Based on"May We Borrow Your Husband?"
by Graham Greene
Written by Dirk Bogarde
Directed by Bob Mahoney
Starring
Composers
  • Joe Campbell
  • Paul Hart
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerKeith Richardson
CinematographyPeter Jackson
EditorTim Ritson
Running time102 minutes
Production company Yorkshire Television
Original release
Network ITV
Release1986 (1986)

May We Borrow Your Husband? is a British television film produced in 1986. Adapted from the short story by Graham Greene, the film was written by Dirk Bogarde and directed by Bob Mahoney. It originally aired on ITV and featured an ensemble cast including Bogarde, Charlotte Attenborough, Simon Shepherd, and David Yelland. [1]

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Plot

"May We Borrow Your Husband?" is the title story of a collection Graham Greene termed "comedies of the sexual life." The narrative, a comedy of manners, scrutinizes the lifestyles of a particular class of English society. The protagonist, William Harris (played by Dirk Bogarde), serves as both a detached observer and reluctant participant in the unfolding drama. [2]

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Keith Richardson for Yorkshire Television, with editing by Tim Ritson and cinematography by Peter Jackson. The music was composed by Joe Campbell and Paul Hart, adding a subtle layer to the film’s comedic and dramatic tones. [1]

Reception

Upon its release, May We Borrow Your Husband? received mixed reviews. Some critics praised the performances, particularly that of Dirk Bogarde, while others felt the adaptation lacked the wit and charm of Greene's original story. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "May We Borrow Your Husband? (1986)". British Film Institute. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  2. ↑ Greene, Graham (1967). May We Borrow Your Husband? & Other Comedies of the Sexual Life. Bodley Head. ISBN   978-0370014097.{{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)
  3. ↑ "May We Borrow Your Husband? (1986) - User Reviews". IMDb. Retrieved 6 January 2025.


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