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Cast
James Mason
as Rafe Crompton
Diana Coupland
as Daisy Crompton
Hannah Gordon
as Florence Crompton
Susan George
as Hilda Crompton
Rodney Bewes
as Harold Crompton
Len Jones
as Wilfred Crompton
Keith Buckley
as Arthur Gasket
Avril Elgar
as Betsy-Jane Duckworth
Adrienne Posta
as Betty Duckworth
Frank Windsor
as Ned Duckworth
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1970
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes15
DirectorPeter Hammond
WritersBill Naughton
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSpring and Port Wine
About Spring and Port Wine
A stern father and lenient mother try to deal with the ups and downs of their four children's lives in working class Bolton, England.
Directed by Peter Hammond, Spring and Port Wine leans on a strong ensemble — James Mason, Diana Coupland, Hannah Gordon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1970.
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