The Rainbow

(1989)Directed by Ken Russell113 min · RDrama, Romance
Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...

Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.

Sammi Davisas Ursula Brangwen
Paul McGannas Anton Skrebensky
Amanda Donohoeas Winifred Inger
Christopher Gableas Will Brangwen
David Hemmingsas Uncle Henry
Glenda Jacksonas Anna Brangwen
Dudley Suttonas MacAllister
Jim Carteras Mr. Harby
Judith Parisas Miss Harby
Kenneth Colleyas Mr. Brunt
Glenda McKayas Gudrun Brangwen
Mark Owenas Jim Richards
Ralph Nossekas Vicar
Nicola Stephensonas Ethel
Molly Russellas Molly Brangwen
Alan Edmondsonas Billy Brangwen
Rupert Russellas Rupert Brangwen
Richard Plattas Chauffeur
Bernard Lathamas Uncle Alfred
John Tamsas Uncle Frank
Zoe Brownas Ursula (aged 3)
Amy Evansas Baby Gudrun
Sam McMullenas Winifred's Baby
Claire Russellas Alice (uncredited)