I guess this movie holds a strong place in cinematic history. It may have been the first movie where all the scenes, indoors and out, were filmed on location. And it was certainly bold with plot details such as having a gay main character and an interracial relationship for the main character. Mostly I liked A Taste of Honey just fine. The main character Jo had spunk and a quick tongue, neither of them are a bad…
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While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.
Top Cast
Rita Tushingham
Jo
Murray Melvin
Geoffrey Ingham
Paul Danquah
Jimmy
Dora Bryan
Helen
Robert Stephens
Peter Smith
Michael Bilton
Landlord
Eunice Black
Schoolteacher
David Boliver
Bert
Margo Cunningham
Landlady
Rosalie Williams
Nurse
Veronica Howard
Gladys
Moira Kaye
Doris
Peter Sallis
Man (uncredited)
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FAQ about A Taste of Honey
What is A Taste of Honey about?
While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.
When was A Taste of Honey released?
A Taste of Honey was released in 1961.
What genres does A Taste of Honey belong to?
A Taste of Honey is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in A Taste of Honey?
The cast of A Taste of Honey includes Rita Tushingham, Murray Melvin, Paul Danquah, Dora Bryan, Robert Stephens.