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Lolita( 1997)

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A forbidden love. An unthinkable attraction. The ultimate price.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jeremy Irons

      Humbert Humbert

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      Dominique Swain

      Dolores "Lolita" Haze

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      Melanie Griffith

      Charlotte Haze

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      Frank Langella

      Clare Quilty

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      Suzanne Shepherd

      Miss Pratt

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      Keith Reddin

      Reverend Rigger

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      Erin J. Dean

      Mona

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      Joan Glover

      Miss LaBone

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      Pat Perkins

      Louise

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      Ed Grady

      Dr. Melinik

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      Angela Paton

      Mrs. Holmes

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      Michael Goodwin

      Mr. Beale

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      Ben Silverstone

      Young Humbert Humbert

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      Emma Griffiths Malin

      Annabel Lee

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      Ronald Pickup

      Young Humbert's Father

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    A review by RalphRahal

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    Written by RalphRahal on Tue Dec 17 2024
    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. Every scene felt necessary, with nothing added unnecessarily to stretch the runtime. The script was very well written and stayed true to Nabokov’s original novel. It captured the complexity of Humbert’s character and the disturbing dynamics of his relationship with Lolita. Jeremy Irons’ narration ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    62000000.00

    Revenue

    1100000.00

    Keywords

    • jealousy
    • based on novel or book
    • police
    • obsession
    • professor
    • blackmail
    • seduction
    • road trip
    • teacher
    • love
    • murder
    • older man younger woman relationship
    • lust
    • desire
    • illness
    • underage
    • voyeurism
    • flirtation
    • virginity
    • sex with a minor