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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Elizabeth Yoo) was limited to 500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Since 1978, Icarus Films has been a leading distributor in North America of independent documentary, narrative, and experimental films from around the world and now represents a collection of over 1,000 titles. We value meeting the diverse needs of film lovers, educators, activists, and service providers, as well as challenging audiences, and programmers, with original creative films. Icarus Films is proud to be active in traditional and new media, and to work with new talent as well as old masters.

This is the first film of D.H. Lawrence’s controversial novel, which premiered in 1955, five years before the uncensored novel even appeared in print in the UK. Danielle Darrieux (in the peak years of her stardom) is Constance Chatterley, faithful wife to her war-wounded paraplegic husband (British actor Leo Genn), whose fortune flows from a local coal mine. Everyone but she seems concerned about her loss of sexual fulfillment, and the possibility of her bearing an heir, until she crosses paths with the estate’s new gamekeeper (Erno Crisa), and they launch into an affair that ruptures the tight social fabric around them.

While this film wouldn't be considered risqué by today's audiences, it was seen as scandalous at the time. Initially banned upon its release, the Supreme Court eventually ruled this was a violation of free speech, letting LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER screen in theaters. Restored in 2K, this film deserves its place in cinema history.

directed by: Marc Allégret
starring: Danielle Darrieux, Leo Genn, Erno Crisa
1955 / 104 min / 1.33:1 / French DTS-HD MA 2.0

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Region A Blu-ray
Booklet with an essay by Michael Barrett
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5555553 / 5 from 18 reviews.

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"The first adaptation of the D. H. Lawrence novel is from a time you wouldn't expect to see it. It is rather faithful, and simply cuts around the most risqué parts. A lack of bonus features is disappointing in this release."

— Marcus P. (4/5)

Lady Chatterley, Love Her

"The slipcover is awesome, as always with anything VS or their awesome partner Labels release! It is a cool movie that was a lot of fun to watch! I always love the unique VS service of allowing you to stack as many movies as you like in your cart during any release period and ship them for free! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"

— Paul K. (5/5)

Sensual And Smart

"More than just a period romance. The chemistry and atmosphere really carry it."

— Chris T. (5/5)

An Important Film Deserved More

"It's great to see this historically important film getting a decent 2K restoration, and the packaging is beautiful. No special features at all, and the booklet is thin. This film deserved much more attention."

— Matthew M. (3/5)

Lovers

"Love this early take on a classic"

— Sean I. (5/5)

Super

"Super"

— Jaroslaw P. (5/5)

Lady Chatterley’s Lover

"Wonderful classic, top notch release!"

— Juha J. (5/5)

A classic, presented beautifully!

"I’m in love with the artwork, particularly the slipcover. The film is obviously a classic too."

— Adam G. (5/5)

Lovely Offering

"I really appreciate this type of historically significant offering through OCN partner labels. The packaging matches the film well and the film is presented cleanly. Great release!"

— Stephen P. (5/5)

Needed nudity

"For real, this story needed a couple of decades to really steam up the screen. Nicholas Clay's outdoor bath in the 1981 film RUINED me"

— Jason A. (3/5)