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A Taste of Honey (1961) was a Drama - Film Adaptation Film directed by Tony Richardson and produced by Tony Richardson.

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A Taste of Honey (1961)

By Beatrice on Apr 11, 2017 From Flickers in Time

A Taste of Honey Directed by Tony Richardson Written by Shelagh Delaney and Tony Richardson from a play by Delaney 1960/UK Woodfall Film Productions First viewing/Netflix rental There is some very fine acting in this kitchen sink drama featuring an Angry Young Woman. Teenager Jo (Rita Tushingha... Read full article


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The origin of the children's rhyme heard in this film, "The Big Ship Sails", is sometimes linked to the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1894 (the Canal being the 'alley'). The canal features in this film. However, there is no definite proof of the link.
Rita Tushingham was selected from more than 2000 applicants.
Audrey Hepburn was first choice for the lead in A Taste of Honey.
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