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MASTER SCORE 44.6 / 100
1970·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 41m

TAKE A GIRL LIKE YOU

“In this day and age what's a virgin to do?”

Young Jenny heads to the South of England to start a new career as a school teacher. Even before she has had a chance to settle in she meets Patrick, one of the local "lads". Within a short time she has her hands full when a number of the local boys take a liking to her. But who will be the lucky one who wins her affections?

Above the Line
Jonathan Miller·DirectorGeorge Melly·WriterKingsley Amis·NovelDick Bush·Director of PhotographyStanley Myers·Original Music ComposerJack Harris·Editor
Cast
Hayley Mills·Jenny BunnOliver Reed·Patrick StandishNoel Harrison·Julian OrmerodJohn Bird·Dick ThompsonSheila Hancock·Martha ThompsonGeraldine Sherman·Anna Le PageRonald Lacey·Graham McClintochAimi MacDonald·WendyJohn Fortune·Sir GeraldImogen Hassall·Samantha
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Jonathan Miller·Director
Writing· 2
George Melly·WriterKingsley Amis·Novel
Camera· 1
Dick Bush·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Jack Harris·EditorRex Pyke·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Stanley Myers·Original Music ComposerRam John Holder·MusicianKen Ritchie·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 1
Jack Shampan·Art Direction
Production· 1
Hal E. Chester·Producer
By the Numbers
44.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Direct, Serious, Elegant
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A blonde woman with curled hair, wearing a sleeveless, collared, two-toned pink and red top, stands with her left hand resting on a light brown column and her r”

dramaromance
Key Elements
Column
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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