Lorna (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1964, Lorna is a drama film directed by Russ Meyer, running about 78 minutes. “Longing...Love...Lust...Life, Lorna . . . the embodiment of fulfillment and desire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lorna has been married to Jim for a year, but still hasn't been satisfied sexually. While Jim is working at the salt mine, she is raped by an escaped convict, but falls in lust with him. Meanwhile Jim's buddies are giving him a hard time about Lorna's supposed infidelity, not realizing how close to the mark they really are. Trouble starts when Jim gets home early from work because it's their anniversary.
Who’s in it. Lorna stars Lorna Maitland as Lorna, James Rucker as Jim, Mark Bradley as The Convict and Althea Currier as Ruthie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Lorna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lorna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lorna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lorna (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lorna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lorna worth watching?
- Lorna holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lorna?
- Lorna stars Lorna Maitland, James Rucker, Mark Bradley, Althea Currier and James Griffith.
- When was Lorna released?
- Lorna was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.