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Darling (1965)

“Shame, shame, everybody knows your name!”

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Plot

In the glimmering world of the sixties, we meet Diana Scott (Julie Christie), a young and vibrant Sussex-born model known to her Italian admirers as Princess della Romita. Thrust into the spotlight as the captivating Honeyglow girl, Diana is determined to leverage her beauty and charm to ascend to the heights of fame and fortune. In an intimate interview, the charismatic Diana unravels her life story. She recalls her fledgling acting career, scattered with minor movie roles and commercials, and her youthful marriage to the innocent Tony Bridges (T.R. Bowen), a relationship she abandoned on a whim. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she finds herself entangled in an unexpected liaison with the renowned television journalist, Robert Gold (Sir Dirk Bogarde), a married man who willingly forsakes his family to bask in her allure. As Diana basks in the glow of success and passion, her relationship with Robert remains undefined by the bonds of matrimony. Their harmonious existence is shattered when Diana is swept off her feet by the charismatic ad executive, Miles Brand (Laurence Harvey), the man behind her Honeyglow fame. This whirlwind romance leads her to the arms of her current husband, the regal Prince Cesare della Romita (José Luis de Vilallonga), whom she encounters during a sojourn in Italy. Lurking beneath the glossy surface of Diana's public persona, however, are concealed truths about her emotions and motivations. Her vanity and self-centered nature are subtly hinted at but never directly addressed. Only Miles seems to wholly grasp her complex character, while Robert's understanding dawns too late. In the electrifying era of the roaring sixties, Diana Scott's journey reveals a woman unafraid to take audacious steps for the promise of wealth, fame, and thrilling adventures. Yet amidst the glitter and glamour, the viewer is left to ponder the true cost of her relentless pursuit of success.

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Darling is a drama movie featuring Julie Christie.

It is possible to rent Darling on Google Play Movies and YouTube.