“Look Back in Anger” is a 1959 British drama film directed by Tony Richardson, based on John Osborne’s play of the same name. The film stars Richard Burton as Jimmy Porter, a disillusioned and angry young man who struggles with his grudge against middle-class life and values. The cast also includes Claire Bloom as Helena Charles, Mary Ure as Alison Porter, and Edith Evans as Mrs. Tanner12.
The story revolves around Jimmy’s tumultuous relationship with his wife Alison and her friend Helena, highlighting themes of class conflict and personal frustration. The film is a classic example of the British cultural movement known as kitchen sink realism, which focuses on the gritty and realistic portrayal of working-class life1.