Lady Chatterley’s Lover (1981): Cast & Plot
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a 1981 romantic drama directed by Just Jaeckin, starring Sylvia Kristel as Lady Constance Chatterley, Shane Briant and Nicholas Clay. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Just Jaeckin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cine Artist Film GmbH
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lady Chatterley’s Lover About?
The premise of Lady Chatterley’s Lover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a tragic accident renders her husband impotent, Lady Chatterley battles the conflict between her devotion to him and her yearning for intimacy. With his permission, she explores a passionate affair that challenges societal expectations and reveals the depth of her longing.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- nudity
- female pubic hair
- female masturbation
- dysfunctional marriage
- scantily clad female
- impotent husband
- unhappy marriage
- war injury
- female nudity
- paralyzed legs
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- female star appears nude
- dancing nude in the rain
- decorating a woman's nude body with flowers
- woman looking at herself nude in a mirror
- naked in the rain
- female star appears topless
- star appears nude
- naked outdoors
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- female voyeur
- lust
- woman masturbates
- woman masturbates in bed
- masturbating in bed
- rear entry sex
- female removes her clothes
- sex scene
- tryst
- kissing a married woman
- sex standing up
- sex in bed
- consensual sex
- trophy wife
- impotence
- masturbation
- unfaithful wife
- unfaithfulness
- husband wife relationship
- controversy
- extramarital affair
- erotica
- male rear nudity
- name in title
- europe
- gamekeeper
- disability
- female protagonist
Lady Chatterley’s Lover Cast & Characters
Sylvia Kristel leads the cast as Lady Constance Chatterley, with Shane Briant as Sir Clifford Chatterley and Nicholas Clay as Oliver Mellors. Directed by Just Jaeckin; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Just Jaeckin
- Sylvia Kristel as Lady Constance Chatterley
- Shane Briant as Sir Clifford Chatterley
- Nicholas Clay as Oliver Mellors
- Bessie Love as Flora
Also Starring in Lady Chatterley’s Lover
· 6 more- Elizabeth Spriggs Lady Eva
- Anthony Stewart Head Anton
- Ann Mitchell Ivy Bolton
- Pascale Rivault Hilda
- Peter Bennett Field
- Frank Moorey The Priest
More from Just Jaeckin
More films directed by Just Jaeckin: Gwendoline, Girls, The Last Romantic Lover and Madame Claude.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover Plot Summary
What happens in Lady Chatterley’s Lover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the wake of a devastating war, Sir Clifford Chatterley, Shane Briant, returns home crippled and unable to perform sexually. His wife, Constance Chatterley, Sylvia Kristel, grapples with a difficult choice between unwavering loyalty to her husband and the pull of her own sensual needs. With Clifford’s consent, and even a degree of encouragement, she finds herself open to ways of fulfilling those needs, including the idea of bearing him an heir to secure the family line.
Full summary
The whole story of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lady Chatterley’s Lover?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Sir Clifford Chatterley in the 1981 film?
Lady Chatterley’s Lover Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “El amante de Lady Chatterley” and “L'amant de Lady Chatterley”.
- Also known as
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- El amante de Lady Chatterley
- L'amant de Lady Chatterley
- 채털리 부인의 연인
- O erastis tis Laidis Chatterley
- Ο εραστής της Λαίδης Τσάτερλυ
- Любовникът на лейди Чатърли
- 查泰莱夫人的情人
- Ljubavnik lady Chatterley
- Lady Chatterley szeretője
- Lady Chatterleys Liebhaber
- L'amante di Lady Chatterley
- Любовник леди Чаттерлей
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- Milenec Lady Chatterleyové
- Ο Εραστής της Λαίδης Τσάτερλι
- Коханець леді Чаттерлей
- Lady Chatterleys älskare
- 차타레 부인의 사랑
- O Amante de Lady Chatterley
- Lady Chatterley'nin Aşığı, ლედი ჩატერლეის საყვარელი
- チャタレイ夫人の恋人
- L’amant de Lady Chatterley
- 查泰萊夫人的情人
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Lady Chatterley’s Lover FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lady Chatterley’s Lover?
Lady Chatterley’s Lover runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Lady Chatterley’s Lover released?
Lady Chatterley’s Lover was released on June 29, 1981.
Who directed Lady Chatterley’s Lover?
Lady Chatterley’s Lover was directed by Just Jaeckin.
More films by Just Jaeckin Who is in the cast of Lady Chatterley’s Lover?
Lady Chatterley’s Lover stars Sylvia Kristel as Lady Constance Chatterley, Shane Briant as Sir Clifford Chatterley and Nicholas Clay as Oliver Mellors, among 10 credited actors.
Does Lady Chatterley’s Lover have a post-credit scene?
No. Lady Chatterley’s Lover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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