A Taste of Honey

We don’t ask for life. We have it thrust upon us.

19611h 40m7.1(118 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.

A Taste of Honey (1961) is a drama film directed by Tony Richardson. It stars Rita Tushingham, Murray Melvin, and Paul Danquah. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 118 votes.

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Director

Tony Richardson

Cast

Rita Tushingham

Murray Melvin

Geoffrey Ingham

Paul Danquah

Jimmy

Dora Bryan

Helen

Robert Stephens

Peter Smith

Michael Bilton

Landlord

Eunice Black

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Where can I watch A Taste of Honey?

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Who stars in A Taste of Honey?

A Taste of Honey stars Rita Tushingham, Murray Melvin, Paul Danquah, and Dora Bryan, and was directed by Tony Richardson.

How long is A Taste of Honey?

A Taste of Honey has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did A Taste of Honey come out?

A Taste of Honey was released in 1961.

What genre is A Taste of Honey?

A Taste of Honey is a drama film.

Is A Taste of Honey worth watching?

A Taste of Honey holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.