The Go-Between
Seen it?1971 | 116 min | Drama, Romance
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved A Room with a View or Pride & Prejudice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
British teenager Leo Colston spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian. Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the "go-between" for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess, a handsome neighboring farmer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 4 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Screenplay, British Academy Film Awards: Best Soundtrack. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Soundtrack. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 6 more BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Losey
- Julie ChristieLady Marian Trimingham
- Alan BatesTed Burgess
- Edward FoxHugh Trimingham
- Michael RedgraveThe Older Leo Colston
- Dominic GuardThe Young Leo Colston
- Margaret LeightonMrs Maudsley
- Michael GoughMr Maudsley
- Richard GibsonMarcus Maudsley
- Simon Hume-KendallDenys
- Roger Lloyd PackCharles