Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance




Alfie is a 1966 British film starring Michael Caine. It is an adaptation by Bill Naughton of his own novel and play of the same name. The film was released by Paramount Pictures.

The film tells the story of a young man who leads a promiscuous lifestyle until several life reversals make him rethink his purposes and goals in life. Alfie frequently breaks the fourth wall by speaking directly to the camera narrating and justifying his actions. His words often contrast and/or totally contradict his actions.

The films begins with Alfie Elkins (Caine) ending a relationship with a married woman and getting another of his affairs pregnant. The film then follows his life for a few years, documenting events that lead to the character's emotional growth starting with the birth of his child.

Watching his child grow brings out a more caring side of Alfie, including his having a health check in case of hereditary diseases, but his inability to commit to the child's mother leads to her marrying a bus conductor. The health check reveals Alfie has shadows on his lungs. This combined with being banned from seeing his son leads him to have a small breakdown.



Terence Stamp turned down the role of "Alfie". He recommended Caine for the role.

The film features music by noted jazz musician Sonny Rollins, backed by Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson and Roger Kellaway arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson.

The end credits are unusual in that not only photos of the principal actors are featured, but also the main technical crew, including director Lewis Gilbert and cameraman Otto Heller.



Directed by 	Lewis Gilbert

Produced by 	Lewis Gilbert

Written by 	Bill Naughton

Starring 	Michael Caine
                Shelley Winters
                Millicent Martin
                Vivien Merchant

Music by 	Sonny Rollins

Cinematograph 	Otto Heller

Editing by 	Thelma Connell






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