Lolita

Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.

Cast

Jeremy Irons

as Humbert Humbert

Dominique Swain

as Dolores "Lolita" Haze

Melanie Griffith

as Charlotte Haze

Frank Langella

as Clare Quilty

Suzanne Shepherd

as Miss Pratt

Keith Reddin

as Reverend Rigger

Erin J. Dean

as Mona

Joan Glover

as Miss LaBone

Pat Perkins

as Louise

Ed Grady

as Dr. Melinik

Reviews

RalphRahal

Adrian Lyne’s Lolita (1997) is a haunting and provocative adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial novel. Despite being over two hours long, the pacing felt just right. The first act didn’t drag at all, and the transition to the second act was seamless, keeping me engaged throughout the film. ...

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