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Movie poster: The House That Jack Built (1977)
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The House That Jack Built

1977 · 177 min Drama Comedy Romance

For Jack, the dream was to live in a castle with grounds big enough to ride a horse for two hours. For Lu, it was the dream of love. Shelagh Delaney's drama Charts 10 years of a marriage from wedding night to the present day

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Year 1977
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director Peter Hammond
Runtime 177 min.

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The film constructs its narrative on the clash of two dreams, relying on the passage of time to reveal how grand ambitions are weathered by daily life. It explores the quiet space between expectation and reality through intimate conversations and telling domestic details.

What lingers after the credits is a poignant reflection on the architecture of a shared life—both built and dreamed. It’s a gentle, sobering look at the compromises that form a marriage. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Peter Hammond

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