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The Pleasure Girls (Original title)
Date: 1965 (Copyright)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Gerry O'Hara

Synopsis: Sally's first weekend after moving into a London flat, before starting a modelling course.

Genre:
Drama

Subject:
Models (fashion)
Releases
Date: 1965Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 88 mins Length: 7920 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 17 May 2010Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Black and White - Sound - MonoRuntime: 85 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 17 May 2010Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Black and White - Sound - MonoRuntime: 86 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: October 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SilentRuntime: 85 mins 9 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Credits (29)
©: Compton-Tekli Film Productions Ltd, a Compton production: Compton, Michael Klinger and Tony Tenser present: Michael Klinger, Tony Tenser, Produced by: Harry Fine, Associate Producer: Robert Sterne, Production Controller: Terry Glinwood, Assistant Director: Christopher Dryhurst, Continuity: Dee Vaughan, Casting: Irene Lamb, Written by: Gerry O'Hara, Director of Photography: Michael Reed, Camera Operator: Dennis Lewiston, Stills: Laurie Turner, Editor: Anthony Palk, Art Director: Peter James, Props: Alf Pegley, Victor Josselyn 'Pleasure Girls' Clothes Designed by: Lee Landau, Wardrobe Mistress: Joyce Stoneman, Make-up: Ken Mackay, Hairdresser: Henry Montsash, Bobbie Smith, Music Composed and Conducted by: Malcolm Lockyer, Sound Supervisor: Stephen Dalby, Sound Recordist: Gerry Humphreys, Sound Mixer: John Mitchell, Publicity: Dora Dobson, Made at: Twickenham Film Studios
Cast (20)
Ian McShane (Keith Dexter), Francesca Annis (Sally Feathers), Klaus Kinski (Nikko Stalmar), Mark Eden (Prinny), Tony Tanner (Paddy), Suzanna Leigh (Dee), Rosemary Nicols (Marion), Anneke Wills (Angela), Colleen Fitzpatrick (Cobber), Julian Holloway (hanger-on), Hal Hamilton (Peter, 'E'-Type), Jonathan Hansen (Ivor), Carol Cleveland (Ella), Tony Doonan (Reilly), Hugh Futcher (Pablo), David Graham (1st gambler), David Cargill (2nd gambler), Yvonne Antrobus (waitress), Kate Binchy (nurse), Peter Diamond ('rat-face')
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (5)
In: British National Film Catalogue v3 1965
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v3 1965: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v32 n378 July 1965  Page: 112
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v32 n378 July 1965: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 2 Jun 1965
Title: [Variety - 2 Jun 1965: no known title]Language: English

In: The Daily Cinema n9070 28 May 1965  Page: 6
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9070 28 May 1965: no known title]Language: English

In: Kine Weekly n3009 3 Jun 1965  Page: 17
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3009 3 Jun 1965: no known title]Language: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(17)
Accessible materials to view(5)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7566 FeetBFI identifier: C-786687
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1586640
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Blu-rayBFI identifier: C-1586641
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: MP4 - Hard DiskMPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: C-1602082
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request


Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-641767
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Digital materials(3)
Description: 50I - Hard DiskSound: SoundDuration: 81.45 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: C-1596182
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file


Description: MP4 - Hard DiskMPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: C-1602082
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request


Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-641767
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Video materials(3)
Description: HD Cam SRBFI identifier: C-1584204
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1586640
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Blu-rayBFI identifier: C-1586641
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Film materials(11)
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 3069 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-604777
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7566 FeetBFI identifier: C-786687
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBFI identifier: C-129236
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Dupe BW negativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1964BFI identifier: N-464013
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Dupe BW negativeBase: SafetySound: MuteStock date: 1964BFI identifier: N-462880
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 1072 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-129237
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7668 FeetStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-129239
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 4213 FeetStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-604778
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 7668 FeetStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-519598
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 7668 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-129238
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundStock date: 1964BFI identifier: N-463906
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication