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Up the Junction (1968)

“Don't get caught was what she wasn't taught.”

  • R
  • 119 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.9/10 (1009 votes)

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Plot

"Up the Junction" is a compelling cinematic adaptation of a groundbreaking BBC TV play that boldly delves into the turbulent social landscape of the 1960s. It tells the story of an affluent Chelsea girl, wearied by the ennui of her privileged life, who embarks on a daring journey of self-discovery in the gritty, raw landscape of battered Battersea. Choosing to live incognito, she rents a modest flat and immerses herself in the realities of blue-collar existence, securing a job at a local factory. In the heart of the industrial humdrum, she forges genuine friendships, becoming entwined in the lives of her co-workers. One of these newfound companions is pregnant, thrusting her into the clandestine world of forbidden abortions, a stark reflection of the era's rigid societal norms. "Up the Junction" is an audacious exploration of class divide, individual rebellion, and the struggle for women's rights, set against the starkly contrasting backdrop of 1960s London. This brave, eye-opening drama paints a vivid picture of a society on the cusp of change, seen through the eyes of a young woman defying the confines of her privileged upbringing.

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Up the Junction is a drama movie featuring Suzy Kendall.

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