One of the main films of swinging London, this has plenty of life and energy - Richard Lester at his "happening" peak, with Charles Wood having adapted Ann Jellicoe's play, and some ideal actors like Michael Crawford as the geek who is determined to to learn how to pick up chicks from his mate Ray Brook. Rita Tushingham is excellent as the main girl. Jackie Bisset, Jane Birkin and Charlotte Rampling make their debuts.
The whole rape subplot - Brook seems to rape Tushingham, she says he raped her - goes on a lot and feels very disasteful. This won the Palm d'Or?
Great visuals.
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