The Family Way

(1966)Directed by Roy Boulting, John Boulting115 minComedy, Drama, Romance
A girl, a boy, a tender, funny, terrible wedding night.

Young newlyweds Arthur and Jenny Fitton want nothing more than to get their marriage started on the right foot. But before they can depart for their honeymoon in Spain, they have to spend their first night together at the home of Arthur's parents. The couple are prevented from having any intimacy, but it only gets worse. They find out that their trip to Spain is canceled, which sets the tone for a rocky few weeks.

Hayley Millsas Jenny Piper
Hywel Bennettas Arthur Fitton
John Millsas Ezra Fitton
Marjorie Rhodesas Lucy Fitton
Avril Angersas Liz Piper
John Comeras Leslie Piper
Wilfred Picklesas Uncle Fred
Murray Headas Geoffrey Fitton
Liz Fraseras Molly Thompson
Barry Fosteras Joe Thompson
Colin Gordonas Mr Hutton, Travel Agent
Robin Parkinsonas Mr Phillips, Travel Agent's Assistant
Lesley Daineas Dora
Ruth Trounceras Marriage Guidance Counsellor
Harry Lockeas Mr Stubbs, Housing Officer
Maureen O'Reillyas Miss Hunt, Housing Officer's Secretary
Hazel Bainbridgeas Mrs Bell
Diana Couplandas Mrs Rose
FCFanny Carbyas Mrs Stone
Helen Boothas Mrs Lee
Margaret Laceyas Mrs Harris