The Go-Between

In those days, you fell in love with your own class. Or found a Go-Between.

19711h 56m6.8(166 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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.

The Go-Between (1971) is a drama and romance film directed by Joseph Losey. It stars Julie Christie, Alan Bates, and Edward Fox. The film runs for 1 hour 56 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 166 votes.

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Director

Joseph Losey

Cast

Julie Christie

Lady Marian Trimingham

Alan Bates

Ted Burgess

Edward Fox

Hugh Trimingham

Michael Redgrave

The Older Leo Colston

Dominic Guard

The Young Leo Colston

Margaret Leighton

Mrs Maudsley

Michael Gough

Mr Maudsley

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Where can I watch The Go-Between?

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Who stars in The Go-Between?

The Go-Between stars Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Edward Fox, and Michael Redgrave, and was directed by Joseph Losey.

How long is The Go-Between?

The Go-Between has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes.

When did The Go-Between come out?

The Go-Between was released in 1971.

What genre is The Go-Between?

The Go-Between is a drama and romance film.

Is The Go-Between worth watching?

The Go-Between holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.