Darling

Diana, a beautiful but shallow and easily distracted model and failed actress, toys with the affections of several men while attempting to gain fame and fortune in Swinging London.

Cast

Julie Christie

as Diana Scott

Dirk Bogarde

as Robert Gold

Laurence Harvey

as Miles Brand

José Luis de Vilallonga

as Prince Cesare della Romita

Roland Curram

as Malcolm

Basil Henson

as Alec Prosser-Jones

Dante Posani

as Gino

Umberto Raho

as Signor Palucci

Alex Scott

as Sean Martin

Brian Wilde

as Basil Willett

Reviews

Nutshell

A sometimes interesting character study of a young actress / model and her downward spiral in 1960s London. Good performances all around, but no likeable characters at all. Possibly good fare for a rainy Saturday afternoon....

CinemaSerf

Julie Christie is on top form as the determined "Diana". She is an attractive aspiring model and nothing is going to stop her reaching her goals - fame and fortune! She is married and initially in love with "Tony" (TR Bowen) but a chance interview with "Gold" (Dirk Bogarde) offers her new opportunit...

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