One of the first major British films to feature male frontal nudity. Themes of Love and Alienation
Vanessa Redgrave and Faye Dunaway both turned down the role of Ursula. Women in Love (1969)
: Cinematographer Billy Williams earned an Oscar nomination for his work on the film. He and Russell used innovative color filters and a dynamic camera to translate the novel's sensory-heavy prose into a vivid on-screen experience. Production Facts & Trivia Information Director Ken Russell Primary Cast Alan Bates, Oliver Reed, Glenda Jackson, Jennie Linden Setting A mining town in post-World War I England Academy Awards 4 Nominations; 1 Win (Best Actress - Glenda Jackson) Casting Trivia One of the first major British films to