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The Gypsy and the Gentleman

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Wikipedia article




'The Gypsy and the Gentleman' is a 1958 British costume drama film directed by Joseph Losey. It stars Melina Mercouri and Keith Michell.

Plot



The beautiful and fiery gypsy Belle (Melina Mercouri) marries Regency playboy Sir Paul Deverill (Keith Michell) for his money. Unbeknownst to her he has squandered his fortune and is desperately in debt. When Deverill's sister Sarah (June Laverick) inherits a fortune, the couple's frustrated plots to steal it from her lead to their eventual demise.

Cast



Production



The male lead was meant to be played by Michael Craig who went to meet with Losey and felt the director "treated me like an idiot." Craig refused to play the role, and was replaced by Keith Michell.

Critical reception



Derek Winnert wrote, "The movie is hardly director Loseys usual cup of tea, but he tries to get some bite into the gold-digger themes and the 18th century rural England period setting. And the whirlwind Mercouri acts up a storm, certainly ringing that Belle loud and clear."

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