Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing(1973)
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing Synopsis
While bicycling through the Spanish countryside, Walter, the aimless young son of a doctor, makes the acquaintance of proper, middle-aged, clumsy and secretive Lila. He falls in love with her, but she is resistant.
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing (1973) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Alan J. Pakula, released on April 19, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Maggie Smith, Timothy Bottoms, Jaime de Mora y Aragón and Emiliano Redondo. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan J. Pakula
- Writers:
- Alvin Sargent
- Producers:
- Alan J. Pakula
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Unsworth
- Composer:
- Michael Small
- Production:
- Gus Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing (1973) Trailer
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Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maggie Smith
as Lila Fisher
Timothy Bottoms
as Walter Elbertson
Jaime de Mora y Aragón
as The Duke
Emiliano Redondo
as The Spanish Gentleman
- Charles Baxter
Charles Baxter
as Dr. Elbertson
- Margaret Modlin
Margaret Modlin
as Mrs. Elbertson
May Heatherly
as Melanie Elbertson
- Lloyd Brimhall
Lloyd Brimhall
as Carl
Elmer Modlin
as Dr. Edelheidt
- Andrés Monreal
Andrés Monreal
as Tourist Guide
Patricia Wright
as Woman on Bus (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alan J. Pakula, written by Alvin Sargent, produced by Alan J. Pakula.
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Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 10 ratings.
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Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing online?
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Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing (1973) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing?
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The main cast of Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing (1973) includes Maggie Smith, Timothy Bottoms, Jaime de Mora y Aragón, Emiliano Redondo and Charles Baxter. The film was directed by Alan J. Pakula. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing released?
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Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing was released on April 19, 1973 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing worth watching?
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Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing (1973) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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