Private Road

Receptionist Anne’s new relationship with nascent writer Peter is opening her eyes to a new lifestyle, one far removed from her comfortable middle-class background.

Directed by Barney Platts-Mills, Private Road leans on a strong ensemble — Bruce Robinson, Susan Penhaligon, Michael Feast — 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 1971.