Georgy Girl

tags: Amazon streaming, 1966 British movie, comedy, drama, romance

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From Wikipedia

Georgy Girl is a 1966 British romantic comedy-drama film directed by Silvio Narizzano and stars Lynn Redgrave, in the titular role, Charlotte Rampling, Alan Bates, and James Mason. It was based on the 1965 novel by Margaret Forster.

The plot follows the story of a virginal young woman in 1960s Swinging London who is faced with a dilemma when she is pursued by her father's older employer and the young lover of her promiscuous, pregnant flatmate.

I've heard of the song Georgy Girl but never knew there is a movie with the same name. I checked IMDB to see if I've seen any movie with Lynn Redgrave. Nope, not one although I've seen several of her sister Vanessa's old movies. What a shame. Lynn was good in this movie. And so are the rest of the cast. I love the dialog and the great acting by everyone. And the song.

Charlotte Rampling plays Meredith, the elegant and beautiful flatmate of Georgy. Meredith goes on dates with other men although she has a steady boyfriend. Meredith is the opposite of Georgy who is not attractive with her dry wiry hair and frumpy clothes.

Highly recommended. Watch it on Amazon streaming.

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The Seekers Georgy Girl song was written for the movie

Spoilers

The movie seems light and funny but actually conveys an important view on pregnancy, abortion, and if the father has an opinion either for or against aborting his baby.

The couple got married when Meredith demands he marries her because she is pregnant. She doesn't want a third abortion after aborting 2 previous pregnancies. Jos, the boyfriend, asks her why he didn't know and he has a right to know if she is killing his babies. They got married anyway but both, specially Meredith, are not ready for a child. They are irresponsible people. Jos leaves his job and the city. The baby ends up with Georgy who decides to marry the old man whose invalid wife died earlier.