The Go-Between Fugue (Michel Legrand)

[LeoInterHyenaem]

This piece is, apparently, hugely J.S. Bach-inspired.

[markjosephcharles]

I agree with so many of the comments. A rare and wonderful film that perfectly expresses the spirit of the book but is definitely a work of art in itself. Everything about it is perfect, the script (Harold Pinter I think), direction, cinematography and of course the music. All the cast are outstanding. RIP MIchael Gough.

[coralarch]

A rare and wonderful cinematic experience- gorgeous cinematography, hauntng music, engrossing story and top actors.

[lighthousecollector]

This is my all time favourite film -every time i watch it I notice something new -Dominic Guard was fantastic.Certainly shows how experiences of youth scar you for life.

[MaskedLamb]

I love this film , the book and haunting music.

[JeDorsBeaucoupTrop]

Great, romantic and deep movie with a particular and strange atmosphere.

[creolelady182]

One of the best films ever made. Dominic guard and I are the same age and I remember when I saw this movie back in 1970.Then I saw him again on a Poirot as a man and I asked myself -what happened to Leo during all of that time.?

[KellyGreen5555]

What did the note say?

[4Topwood]

@KellyGreen5555

Leo doesn't read the whole note, just the part that says, "Darling, darling, darling". But it's enough for him to know that Marian and Ted are in love. He has a boyish crush on her himself so he's jealous and also he senses that Marian should not be having a relationship with a farmer. They both told him their messages were about "business" so he feels lied to and betrayed now that he knows better.

[mpwb]

I was a 15 year old usherette when the movie was screening back in '72. Saw it many, many times, and still not sick of it. Pity the music was never released on album. Alan Bates and Julie Christie brilliant as usual, and so too Dominic Guard.

[FredricEric]

@mpwb And not forgetting Margaret Leighton!

[4Topwood]

@FredricEric

Definitely. Not forgetting Margaret Leighton or Edward Fox. Both were wonderful in their parts, she so frightening and he so gallant.

[FredricEric]

That summer changed his life forever.

[sslohier]

I have yet to see this film, but anything Michel Legrand composes is just such a pleasure to hear in any film! Does anyone know where I can purchase this soundtrack or even the name of this piece playing (I seem to be having trouble finding it anywhere or maybe I'm not being clever enough..) I would really appreciate it!

[MsSarjen]

Dominic Guard was wonderful in this film.

[kybeyan]

Yes, more 'musical' clips please Seth (the picnic, the river, the scene with Mrs Maudsley at the end)- it's the only way I can get the original soundtrack onto CD as the later recording by Legrand is not nearly as good. And I'm too dumb to work out how to make the clips myself. I have the DVD...and the vinyl...and the book...but no CD!

[GayGeisha]

I know exactly what you mean - I mean the soundtrack in this is so beautiful. I must have watched the climax a million times, the music is to die for!

[FredricEric]

Could someone provide us with the climax clip, that is the scene with Leo's birthday tea and what happens thereafter? Margaret Leighton is really great in that scene.

[GayGeisha]

Amen to that

[FredricEric]

Grrreen, grreen, grrrreen,

because you're green...

[TREDEGARtom3]

Its a French/Bach cultural thing. Jaques Loosier, Chopin who was half French, Saint Saens. There's just this Bach thing inherent in French culture. I can't explain more lucidly but its beautiful.

[godblessolbas]

cast a spell Leo, cast a spell!

[mcgiver02]

Leo is bad : he shouldn't have read the note from Marion to Ted Burgess

[mcgiver02]

BAD news to filmworld, Dominic is no longer an actor, but GOOD news to children, he is now a child psychotherapist in London.

[quentinhielle]

Très belle musique...

[durbeville]

Was Ian McEwan influenced by this story when he wrote 'Atonement' ? The plot is quite similar and so is the setting.

[GayGeisha]

In 'Atonement' McEwan used intertextuality, which is when a text is heavily influenced by other forms of literature. As well as 'The Go Between', you can see references to 'What Maisie Knew', 'A Passage to India', 'Lady Chatterleys Lover', 'To The Lighthouse', 'Lolita' and countless others.

[4Topwood]

>"you can see references to 'What Maisie Knew'"

Yes. How I wish someone could overcome the difficulties in filming such an "interior" novel. It's a wonderful, heartbreaking story.

[4Topwood]

A perfect film in every way.

[suezenne]

Duhhh That's Piazzolla!!! Suezenne Fprdham!!!!

[jobimaniaco]

Espetacular, Magnífico, Bravo Michel Legrand gênio como Sebastian bach

[jobimaniaco]

Um dos mais belos filmes que já assisti, explendida a trilha sonora de MicchelLegrand, Magnífica fuga tão bela quanto as de Bach.

[ElizabethTalbot]

The novel and the film are both haunting and unforgettable. The music perfectly captures the mystery of adult betrayal and the tragedy of innocence lost.

[sensemaya1]

God bless indeed. Now can we have the opening theme " The messenger"? Been after the sheet music for years. There are no recordings of it either.

[dreamingcjay]

God bless Youtube!

I've been looking for this on and off for years!

[julia59]

Marvellous fugue! And wonderful movie! Thank you for sharing.

[yuehchopin]

schön zu hören

[zendograilseeker]

M.Legrand is a genious

[incidentfilms]

oh yes indeed

[asdrubalamos]

Magnific theme.One of the best soundtrack of Legrand