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Showing posts with label 1970s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1970s. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Love Is Not a Game (1971) [Original Title: Vill så gärna tro]















































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A white airline stewardess, Lillemor (Christina Schollin), falls in love with her Black American ballet teacher, Robert (Johnny Nash). However, the head instructor, Rita (Catrin Westerland), misinterpreted her relationship with Robert as something more than just friends as she becomes envious of Lillemor and Robert's bond together. With Robert's and Lillemor's romantic relationship becoming more serious, they encounter jealousy and prejudice, which makes the couple strive through various trials and tribulations.

Friday, October 19, 2018

Smile Orange (1976)






































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Based on the stage play by director Trevor Rhone, "Smile Orange" takes place at a hotel in Jamaica where three waiters must survive tourist season. Ringo Smith (Bradshaw) is the ring leader of several attempts to swindle tourist's of their money while trying to stay out of trouble from the assistant manager.