A Touch of Class
1973 · Movie · PG · 106 min · ★ 6.1 · 80% critics
A married American living in London and an English divorcée agree to turn their attraction into a brief getaway in Spain. What begins as a casual escape grows messier as everyday responsibilities, sharp tempers, and unexpected feelings complicate the arrangement.
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Details
- Years
- 1973
- Release date
- 1973-05-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (63 votes)
About
You’ll like this if you enjoy 1970s adult romantic comedies with witty clashes, messy emotions, and a bittersweet edge; Not for you if infidelity-centered stories feel off-putting.
Pros: strong lead chemistry; sharp adult humor; bittersweet mood | Cons: dated attitudes; thin premise; abrasive bickering
Themes
- taxi
- spain
- resort
- love affair
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1974
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic Score · 1974 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1974 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1974 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1974 · nominated
Cast & crew
George Segal
as Steve Blackburn
Glenda Jackson
as Vicki Allessio
Paul Sorvino
as Walter Menkes
K Callan
as Patty Menkes
Cec Linder
as Wendell Thompson
Michael Elwyn
as Cecil
- MB
Mary Barclay
as Martha Thompson
Nadim Sawalha
as Night Hotel Manager
- IT
Ian Thompson
as Derek
- EK
Eve Karpf
as Miss Ramos
Directed by Melvin Frank