Luv (1967)

Name: Luv
Director: Clive Donner
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 1967-07-26
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk, Elaine May, Nina Wayne

Romance Comedy

Director: Clive Donner

Cast: Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk, Elaine May, Nina Wayne

5.3

Runtime93 min

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Depressed by the direction his life is taking, Harry decides to take his own life by jumping off the Manhattan Bridge. At the last minute he's stopped by old friend Milt Manville, a successful stock broker. Milt, however, is facing his own problem: he has fallen out of love with his argumentative wife, Ellen. In a misguided effort to solve both of their problems, he introduces Ellen to Harry, hoping the two will fall in love.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Luv (1967) received a mixed critical reception, with the film garnering a 5.3/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a lukewarm public response. The film, a romantic comedy directed by Clive Donner, does not appear to have received any major awards recognition.

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Luv (1967), directed by Clive Donner, offers a unique blend of romance and comedy that is anchored by the standout performances of Jack Lemmon and Peter Falk. Fans of offbeat, character-driven stories will appreciate the film's exploration of depression, love, and misguided attempts to solve life's problems.

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Luv is a 1967 American slapstick romantic comedy film directed by Clive Donner and starring Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk, Elaine May and Nina Wayne. It is based on the original Broadway production of the same name by Murray Schisgal, which opened at the Booth Theater in New York City on 11 November 1964; the play ran for 901 performances and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play at the 19th Tony Awards. The film was produced by Lemmon's independent film production company, Jalem Productions, in cooperation with Martin Manulis.