Women - In Love (1969)

Vanessa Redgrave and Faye Dunaway both turned down the role of Ursula.

: Perhaps the most famous moment in British cinema at the time, the nude wrestling match between Alan Bates (Rupert) and Oliver Reed (Gerald) challenged contemporary film taboos. The scene became a significant point of discussion regarding censorship and led to the film being banned in several regions. Women in Love (1969)

: Cinematographer Billy Williams earned an Oscar nomination for his work on the film. He and Russell used innovative color filters and a dynamic camera to translate the novel's sensory-heavy prose into a vivid on-screen experience. Production Facts & Trivia Information Director Ken Russell Primary Cast Alan Bates, Oliver Reed, Glenda Jackson, Jennie Linden Setting A mining town in post-World War I England Academy Awards 4 Nominations; 1 Win (Best Actress - Glenda Jackson) Casting Trivia Vanessa Redgrave and Faye Dunaway both turned down

: This was Jackson's first major starring film role, and her portrayal of the independent-minded Gudrun Brangwen won her the first of two Academy Awards for Best Actress. Critics noted her performance was marked by a "flinty austerity" and a "startling authority." : Cinematographer Billy Williams earned an Oscar nomination