Lola (1969 film)

Lola
Directed by Richard Donner
Produced by Clive Sharp
Written by Norman Thaddeus Vane
Starring Charles Bronson
Susan George
Music by John Scott
Cinematography Walter Lassally
Editing by Norman Wanstall
Distributed by American International Pictures
Release date(s) 1969
Running time 98 mins.
Country Italy
UK
Language English

Lola, also known as Twinky outside the United States, was a 1969 film starring Charles Bronson and Susan George. It was directed by Richard Donner.

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Plot

A middle aged writer of pornographic novels Scott (Charles Bronson) meets and falls in love with a sixteen year old school girl (Susan George) whilst living in London.

When Scott is refused a permanent visa to remain in Britain, the couple get married and move to America where by state law Lola must go to school. Tensions arise when Lola wants to engage in sixteen-year-old pastimes, while Scott struggles to complete his novels in order to earn a living.

Cast

Quotes

LOLA: "I got into a fight with my teacher. She said the British burned Washington."
SCOTT: "They did. In the War of 1812."
LOLA: "No we didn't!!! We burned Joan of Arc!"

Other production notes

The title song and two other original numbers are composed and performed by Jim Dale.

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