Rich and Strange

A wry, melancholy voyage through a marriage's cracks, by turns comic and quietly cruel, with an oddly unsettling detour into shipwreck.

Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Genres

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Starring

Henry Kendall, Joan Barry, Percy Marmont

Tagline

From Dale Collins’ romantic and exciting novel of the strange and lovely places of the world, unfolded before the wondering eyes of a simple London clerk and his wife — the magic of unexpected wealth.

Overview

After receiving an advance inheritance, a bored London couple set off on a world cruise hoping to rejuvenate their marriage and escape their dull routine. But newfound wealth and freedom only expose deeper cracks in their relationship, as each becomes infatuated with someone else. Their journey through exotic ports and mounting disillusionment ultimately brings them face to face with the fragility—and resilience—of love.

How it feels

Melancholic, cynical, whimsical and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, class, identity

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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