Les Bicyclettes de Belsize (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1968, Les Bicyclettes de Belsize is a notable film directed by Douglas Hickox, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. A 1968 British musical short film (30 mins) starring Judy Huxtable and Anthony May. It was directed by Douglas Hickox. It tells the story of a young man (May) cycling around the Hampstead (NW3) area of London on a Raleigh RSW16. After crashing into a billboard he falls in love with a fashion model (Huxtable) depicted on it. Despite the title, the Belsize Park area does not actually feature. There is almost no spoken dialogue, and the soundtrack to the film is musical virtually throughout. The title song of the film has been a hit for Mireille Mathieu and Engelbert Humperdinck (a top ten hit in the UK and a top 40 hit in the USA) amongst others. The title is derivative of the French film, Les Parapluies de Cherbourg; apart from a musical theme there is no other obvious link.
Who’s in it. Les Bicyclettes de Belsize stars Anthony May as The Boy - Steve and Judy Huxtable as The Girl - Julie.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Les Bicyclettes de Belsize has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Bicyclettes de Belsize page.
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- Where can I watch Les Bicyclettes de Belsize (1968)?
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- Is Les Bicyclettes de Belsize worth watching?
- Les Bicyclettes de Belsize holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Les Bicyclettes de Belsize?
- Les Bicyclettes de Belsize stars Anthony May and Judy Huxtable.
- When was Les Bicyclettes de Belsize released?
- Les Bicyclettes de Belsize was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.