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The End of Arthur’s Marriage (1965): Cast

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The End of Arthur’s Marriage is a 1965 music drama directed by Ken Loach, starring Ken Jones as Arthur, Nicholas Courtney and Lucy Griffiths. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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The End of Arthur’s Marriage (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Ken Loach
Genres
Music , Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The End of Arthur’s Marriage About?

The premise of The End of Arthur’s Marriage without spoilers.

A quirky satirical musical that blends fantasy, social commentary and song follows a working‑class man who steps in to place a deposit on a new home, only to discover he prefers spending on brief hours of pleasure rather than committing to conventional saving and security. The story critiques consumer expectations while celebrating fleeting joy.

The End of Arthur’s Marriage Themes & Keywords

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  • satire comedy
  • surreal
  • nudity
  • elephant
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The End of Arthur’s Marriage Cast & Characters

Ken Jones leads the cast as Arthur, with Nicholas Courtney as Husband and Lucy Griffiths as Elderly Lady. Directed by Ken Loach; 31 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The End of Arthur’s Marriage

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More from Ken Loach

More films directed by Ken Loach, best-rated first: Sweet Sixteen, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, I, Daniel Blake and McLibel.

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The End of Arthur’s Marriage FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The End of Arthur’s Marriage, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The End of Arthur’s Marriage?

The End of Arthur’s Marriage runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The End of Arthur’s Marriage released?

The End of Arthur’s Marriage was released on November 17, 1965.

Who directed The End of Arthur’s Marriage?

The End of Arthur’s Marriage was directed by Ken Loach.

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Who is in the cast of The End of Arthur’s Marriage?

The End of Arthur’s Marriage stars Ken Jones as Arthur, Nicholas Courtney as Husband and Lucy Griffiths as Elderly Lady, among 31 credited actors.

Does The End of Arthur’s Marriage have a post-credit scene?

No. The End of Arthur’s Marriage has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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