based on novel or book,bisexuality,sexual awakening,19th century

The Rainbow (1989)

Poster for The Rainbow

Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...

Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ken Russell
  • Profile picture of Sammi Davis
    Ursula Brangwen Sammi Davis
  • Profile picture of Paul McGann
    Anton Skrebensky Paul McGann
  • Profile picture of Amanda Donohoe
    Winifred Inger Amanda Donohoe
  • Profile picture of Christopher Gable
    Will Brangwen Christopher Gable
  • Profile picture of David Hemmings
    Uncle Henry David Hemmings
  • Profile picture of Glenda Jackson
    Anna Brangwen Glenda Jackson
  • Profile picture of Dudley Sutton
    MacAllister Dudley Sutton
  • Profile picture of Jim Carter
    Mr. Harby Jim Carter

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • bisexuality
  • sexual awakening
  • 19th century