Rent Mrs. Warren's Profession (1972)

Synopsis:

Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the hypocrisy surrounding prostitution still shocked its audiences. Mrs. Warren (Coral Browne) has graduated from prostitution to opening and operating a chain of brothels throughout Europe. When her educated daughter Vivie (Penelope Wilton) discovers the truth about her mother's profession her reactions affect everyone around her.

Actors:

Coral Browne, Derek Godfrey, James Grout, Richard Pearson, Robert Powell, Penelope Wilton

Directors:

Herbert Wise

Producers:

Cedric Messina

Writers:

George Bernard Shaw

Year:

1972

Studio:

BBC

Genres:

Classic Dramas, Classics General, Period Dramas, Performance

DVD details

BBFC:

Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over

Release Date:

31/07/2006

Run Time:

109 minutes

Aspect Ratio:

Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3

Format:

Pal

Colour:

Colour

Languages:

English

Subtitles:

English Hard of Hearing