The Love Ban 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Networks
- Welbeck Films Ltd., British Lion Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video
What is The Love Ban?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Love Ban" (1973).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1973
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Welbeck Films Ltd., British Lion Films
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 3.6/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Welbeck Films Ltd., British Lion Films
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Love Ban" (1973).
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Omit missing details.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Love Ban.
Alternative Titles: It's a 2'6" Above the Ground World, It's a Two Feet Six Inches above the Ground World, Anyone for Sex?.
Year: 1973.
Genre: Comedy.
Origin/Nationality: British.
Director: Ralph Thomas.
Cast: Hywel Bennett, Nanette Newman, Milo O'Shea.
Runtime: 1h 31m.
Synopsis: In this 1970s comedy, a Catholic man contemplates going against his priest's guidance on contraceptives when his wife wants to stop having children.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
The Love Ban is a 1973 British comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas. The film stars Hywel Bennett, Nanette Newman, and Milo O'Shea. It is also known by several alternative titles, including
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- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Love Ban worth watching?
The Love Ban holds a community rating of 3.6/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Love Ban and when was it released?
The Love Ban is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Love Ban?
The Love Ban was directed by Ralph Thomas.
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