Spring and Port Wine

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7.0/10

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James Mason, Susan George, Rodney Bewes, Diana Coupland, Hannah Gordon, and Len Jones in Spring and Port Wine (1970)

A stern father and lenient mother try to deal with the ups and downs of their four children's lives in working-class Bolton.

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A stern father and lenient mother try to deal with the ups and downs of their four children's lives in working-class Bolton.A stern father and lenient mother try to deal with the ups and downs of their four children's lives in working-class Bolton.A stern father and lenient mother try to deal with the ups and downs of their four children's lives in working-class Bolton.

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Trivia
When Arthur accidentally drives into the back of a car at the traffic lights (while kissing Florence), the driver of the car in front is the film's producer, Michael Medwin.

Goofs
The first scenes are on a Friday evening after work. However, later when Rafe goes to play bowls, it is a bright, sunny day with the shadows suggesting it was shot around mid-day.

Quotes
Rafe Crompton: There's no father alive who doesn't long to escape his captivity every now and then...

Connections
Edited into Northern Soul (2014)

Soundtracks
Spring and Port Wine
Written and Performed by Alan Price
Orchestrated by Derek Wadsworth

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A perfect rendering of growing up in the north of England

Even though I have lived abroad for more than 50 years, this film so perfectly captures the essence of life in northern England in the 50-60's that I cannot decide whether I want to go back there or stay away. Father knows best - no question. You do as you're told! You "tip up" on Fridays. Mother cooking fish on Friday pay day. Oh my gosh, it is all there. There are so many unforgettable scenes of northern working class life it is like a time warp for those of us who lived it.

For anyone in the future who may wonder what life was like back then when there was virtually full employment in the cotton mills, they could do worse than watch this film.

I wish this film were on TV regularly so that I could show my friends what it was like.