Lady Chatterley's Lover(1981) Official

The 1981 film adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's is a British-French erotic drama directed by Just Jaeckin , known for his work on Emmanuelle . While based on the classic novel, the film is frequently noted for leaning more toward the "sexploitation" genre than a literal literary adaptation. Production Overview Director: Just Jaeckin Cast: Sylvia Kristel as Constance Chatterley Nicholas Clay as Oliver Mellors Shane Briant as Sir Clifford Chatterley Studio: Cannon Film Group Release Year: 1981 Plot Summary

Set in post-World War I England, the story follows , whose husband, Sir Clifford , is paralyzed from the waist down due to a war injury, leaving him impotent. Trapped in a loveless and passionless marriage, Constance seeks physical and emotional fulfillment through a secret, intense affair with the estate's rugged gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors . The film focuses on the clash between their social classes and the primal desires of the human body. Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981)