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The System (1964)
Director: Michael Winner
Cast: Oliver Reed, Jane Merrow, Barbara Ferris, Julia Foster
Runtime93 min
Rating12
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In a seaside village, a group of local young men mingle among the seasonal tourists in search of sexual conquests. Near the end of one summer, the leader of the group, Tinker, a strolling photographer, aims to conquer a fashion model from a well-to-do family, but he finds himself unexpectedly falling in love. The tables thus turned, Tinker begins to see that maybe it's not the tourists who are being used in these sexual games.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 1964 drama film The System, directed by Michael Winner, received a mixed critical response. While the film's exploration of sexual dynamics between local youth and visiting tourists garnered some attention, it failed to achieve widespread critical acclaim. Details regarding major awards recognition or audience ratings are unavailable.
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The System, directed by Michael Winner in 1964, offers a captivating exploration of sexual dynamics in a seaside village, with standout performances from Oliver Reed, Jane Merrow, and Barbara Ferris that bring the story's nuanced themes to life.
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The System is a 1964 British drama film directed by Michael Winner and starring Oliver Reed, Jane Merrow and Barbara Ferris. The writer was Peter Draper, who in this film popularised the word 'grockle' to mean a holiday visitor.
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