Priest of Love (1981) Priest of Love

Priest of Love ★★½ 1981 (R) Arty account of the final years of the life of then-controversial author D.H. Lawrence, during which time he published "Lady Chatterly's Lover." A slow-moving but interesting portrayal of this complex man and his wife as they grapple with his imminent death from tuberculosis. 125m/C VHS. GB Ian McKellen, Janet Suzman, John Gielgud, Helen Mirren, Jorge (George) Rivero; Director: Christopher Miles; Writer: Alan Plater; Writer: Ted Moore.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1981
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 125
Display Color
Formats VHS
Filmed In Great Britain
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Ian McKellen
Actor Janet Suzman
Actor John Gielgud
Actor Helen Mirren
Actor Jorge (George) Rivero
Cinematographer Ted Moore
Director Christopher Miles
Writer Alan Plater