Twinky

1970
A
1h 38m

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5.2/10

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Charles Bronson and Susan George in Twinky (1970)

A 38-year-old American novelist discovers the difficulties of being married to a 16-year-old British schoolgirl.

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A 38-year-old American writer of pornographic novels discovers the difficulties of being married to a 16-year-old British schoolgirl.A 38-year-old American writer of pornographic novels discovers the difficulties of being married to a 16-year-old British schoolgirl.A 38-year-old American writer of pornographic novels discovers the difficulties of being married to a 16-year-old British schoolgirl.

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IMDb RATING

5.2/10

1.2K

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
According to an interview with Richard Donner, he was reportedly asked by Charles Bronson if he wanted to direct the film, and was delivered a script, read it and thought it was interesting and eventually directed it. However, Donner felt he was still not experienced enough to direct a film, nor did he did get along with Bronson at all, as they thought differently about how the film should have been.

Quotes
Twinky: [tearfully] I made him! I wanted to! We're in love!

Alternate versions
To receive an 'A' certificate the UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC to remove some sex references in Twinky's diary and dialogue mentioning the Pagoda Position. The 1989 video featured the same cut cinema version though both later DVD releases were shorter re-edited prints. The 2001 Delta DVD featured the U.S print (known as "Lola") and the 2006 Orbit release (once again titled "Twinky") restored the original cinema cut scenes.

Connections
Referenced in Michael Craig (2022)

Soundtracks
Lola
Written by Jim Dale
Performed by Jim Dale
Arranged and Conducted by Steve Gray

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Featured review

This is a sensitive, upbeat film with a surprise.

This is a sensitive upbeat film with a surprise. In many jurisdictions, this film could not be played in the present atmosphere of political correctness. A middle aged writer falls in love with an English schoolgirl - and it actually is love. There is humor throughout to keep it from crashing; more than that, the film creates it's own considerable energy from many points. The surprise is the nature of the inevitable tradgedy that is sure to befall a romance of such spread in ages - but the one you think will be broken most turns out to be the survivor who is most intact. It is a serious comment on the beloved and the imagination. It's a pity if it has not been produced as a video. Bronson is excellently cast and has a chance to show something outside his usual role.