Genre: psychological drama
With: James Mason, Sue Lyon, Shelley Winters, Peter Sellers
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Release: 1962
Studio: Seven Arts et al. - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: -
MBiS score: 8.3/10
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Story-line: Professor Humbert, a mature and cultured man, falls for his landlady’s daughter, the very young and beguiling Dolores Hayes.
Pluses: fine acting by all, notably Sue Lyon and, of course, Peter Sellers in a crucial supporting role.
Minuses: none really.
Comments: a twisted film conjoining the daring genius of writer Vladimir Nabokov and the exceptional cinematic talent of one Stanley Kubrick. Required viewing for all movie lovers.
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