Monday Morning Maybe

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A Subject of Scandal and Concern

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1960 | 65 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1960: an older pace and style.

A dramatized account of a Victorian cause célèbre, written by John Osborne and concerning the true story of the last person in England to be tried for blasphemy. Richard Burton plays John George Holyoake, a social reformer who goes on trial for speaking in public about his atheist views. Rachel Roberts plays his wife, and the programme is introduced by Face to Face inquisitor John Freeman.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

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  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tony Richardson

  • Richard BurtonGeorge Holyoake
  • George DevineMr. Justice Erskine
  • Rachel RobertsMrs. Holyoake
  • John FreemanNarrator