That Kind Of Girl (Gerry O'Hara)

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Gerry O'Hara's That Kind of a Girl (1963) has received a preliminary release date: January 25, 2010. Courtesy of BFI.

*The People at No. 19 (J.B. Holmes, 1948, 17 mins): melodrama exploring the themes of adultery, sexual hygiene and pregnancy from the perspective of an earlier era
*No Place to Hide (Derrick Knight, 1959, 10 mins): a snapshot of the first 'Ban the Bomb' march to Aldermaston
*A Sunday in September (James Hill, 1961, 27 mins): a compelling documentary about a nuclear disarmament demonstration in London, with Vanessa Redgrave.
* Robert Hartford-Davis interview (1968, 14 mins): hods
*Extensive illustrated booklet featuring essays from novelist Cathi Unsworth and director Gerry O'Hara

Synopsis:

In 1960s London, a beautiful continental au pair finds herself wrestling with the affections of an earnest peace-protestor, a dashing young toff and a roguish older man. But fun and freedom turn to shame and despair when she finds that her naivety has put her lovers, and their partners - including the well-meaning Janet (played by Big Zapper's Linda Marlowe, in her first role) - at risk. Stylishly shot in crisp black and white, and set against a backdrop of smoky jazz clubs, 'Ban the Bomb' marches, and evocative London locations, this finely-tuned cautionary tale was the directorial debut of Gerry O'Hara (All the Right Noises, The Brute), and is presented in a new high-definition transfer.