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6.2/10 • 21

1972-01-271h 28m

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The delightful if peculiar story of a day in the life of a small, Welsh fishing village called "Llareggub" in which we meet a host of curious characters (and ghosts) through the 'eyes' of Blind Captain Cat.

Directors
Andrew Sinclair
Writters
Andrew Sinclair, Dylan Thomas
Editors
Andrew Sinclair, Willy Kemplen

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  1. Richard Burton

    Richard Burton

    First Man

  2. Elizabeth Taylor

    Elizabeth Taylor

    Rosie Probert

  3. Peter O'Toole

    Peter O'Toole

    Captain Tom Cat

  4. Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns

    Myfanwy Price

  5. Vivien Merchant

    Vivien Merchant

    Mrs. Pugh

  6. Siân Phillips

    Siân Phillips

    Mrs. Ogmore-Pritchard

  7. Victor Spinetti

    Victor Spinetti

    Mog Edwards

  8. Angharad Rees

    Angharad Rees

    Gossamer Beynon

  9. Ray Smith

    Ray Smith

    Mr Waldo

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CinemaSerf

May 28, 2023

6/10

This is an enjoyable enough adaptation of Dylan Thomas' story of the lives of a small Welsh fishing community with a name (read it backwards) that pretty much sets the tone for this whimsical tale that mixes sex, poetry, lust and mischief through characterisations lead by the blind "Capt. Tom Cat" (Peter O'Toole); his slatternly pal "Rosie Probert" (Elizabeth Taylor) and the sexy Glynis Johns - all underpinned by a wonderfully mellifluous narrative from Richard Burton. As a book it allows your imagination to run wild; as a film - and particularly this one - the imagination is replaced by rather unimaginative imagery that over-relies on the stars and underplays the subtlety and nuance of the work. Some things are best left to our own fantasy - or, perhaps, to the radio where again the audience must do most of the thinking. Cinema bursts the bubble and leaves all with the one interpretation that stifles, somewhat, individual appreciation of the eccentricities of this sexually charged, frequently comical story. Clearly a labour of love for Burton and still well worth a watch, but a bit underwhelming.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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