Movie

The Rainbow (1989)

• R
• May 5, 1989
• 1h 53m

• Drama
• Romance

“Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...”

Overview

Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.

Director

Ken Russell

Writers

Ken Russell, Vivian Russell, D. H. Lawrence

Starring

Sammi Davis, Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe