description Lolita (1962) Overview
Lolita is a 1962 black comedy-psychological drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Vladimir Nabokov. The film stars James Mason as Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged literature professor who becomes infatuated with his teenage landlady's daughter, played by Sue Lyon. Due to the strict censorship of the Production Code, Kubrick had to significantly tone down the novel's explicit sexual elements, shifting the focus to the satirical and darkly comedic aspects of the obsession.
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Who directed the 1962 film adaptation of Lolita?
The 1962 black comedy was directed by the legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. The film adapts the highly controversial novel written by Vladimir Nabokov.
Who played the titular role of Lolita in Stanley Kubrick's 1962 movie?
The character of Lolita, often referred to in the film as Nymphet, was played by actress Sue Lyon. She was just 14 years old when the film was released.
Did Vladimir Nabokov have a role in writing the screenplay for the 1962 film Lolita?
Yes, the novel's author Vladimir Nabokov was hired to write the screenplay for the Stanley Kubrick adaptation. Nabokov subsequently received an Academy Award nomination for his work on the script.
Why was the film Lolita controversial upon its release in 1962?
The plot revolves around a middle-aged professor's illicit obsession with a young adolescent girl. Due to strict 1960s film censorship codes, Kubrick had to heavily imply the taboo themes rather than show them explicitly.
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