The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1970, The Virgin and the Gypsy is a drama and romance film directed by Christopher Miles, running about 95 minutes. “The minister's daughter. Her father taught her about God. The gypsy taught her about Heaven.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Film adaptation from the novel by D.H. Lawrence, discovered after the celebrated author's death in 1930, a romantic love story tells of a prim young English girl who is sexually attracted to a seductively virile gypsy. The climatic dam burst is linked with the consummation of her desire.
Who’s in it. The Virgin and the Gypsy stars Joanna Shimkus as Yvette, Franco Nero as The gypsy, Honor Blackman as Mrs. Fawcett and Mark Burns as Major Eastwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Virgin and the Gypsy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Virgin and the Gypsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Virgin and the Gypsy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970)?
- In GB, The Virgin and the Gypsy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Virgin and the Gypsy worth watching?
- The Virgin and the Gypsy holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Virgin and the Gypsy?
- The Virgin and the Gypsy stars Joanna Shimkus, Franco Nero, Honor Blackman, Mark Burns and Fay Compton.
- When was The Virgin and the Gypsy released?
- The Virgin and the Gypsy was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.