The Love Ban(1973)
The Love Ban Synopsis
In this 1970s comedy, a Catholic man contemplates going against his priest's guidance on contraceptives when his wife wants to stop having children.
The Love Ban (1973) is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, released on January 1, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Hywel Bennett, Nanette Newman, Milo O'Shea and Angharad Rees. Viewers rate it 3.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Thomas
- Producers:
- Betty E. Box, Ralph Thomas
- Production:
- Welbeck Films Ltd., British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
The Love Ban (1973) Trailer
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The Love Ban Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hywel Bennett
as Mick Goonahan
Nanette Newman
as Kate Goonahan
Milo O'Shea
as Father Andrew
Angharad Rees
as Jackie
Nicky Henson
as Baker
Madeline Smith
as Miss Partridge
Peter Barkworth
as Bra Factory Director
John Cleese
as Contraceptives Lecturer
Cheryl Hall
as Pregnant Girl #1
Jacki Piper
as Pregnant Girl #2
Marianne Stone
as Customer in Chemists
Antonia Ellis
as Bra Model
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Thomas, produced by Betty E. Box and Ralph Thomas.
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The Love Ban Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Love Ban – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Love Ban online?
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The Love Ban (1973) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Love Ban?
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The main cast of The Love Ban (1973) includes Hywel Bennett, Nanette Newman, Milo O'Shea, Angharad Rees and Nicky Henson. The film was directed by Ralph Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Love Ban released?
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The Love Ban was released on January 1, 1973 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Love Ban worth watching?
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The Love Ban (1973) holds an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Love Ban?
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Yes. The official The Love Ban trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.