ROMANCE . 1986 . 1h 42m . 3.2/10

For Love Alone_

Teresa is a spirited young girl chafing under the oppressive attitudes of 1930s society, and her father in particular. She fancies her poverty-stricken Latin tutor Johnathan Crow, without realising he merely considers her a pleasant diversion and nothing more, and eventually follows him from Sydney to London. En route she meets the gentle banker James Quick. Whilst navigating her relationships in London, including with a political poet bound for the Spanish Civil War, she experiences a transformation in her understanding of love. Based upon Christina Stead's best-selling Australian novel.

Starring Helen Buday, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving
3.2/10
Rating
1h 42m
Runtime
1986
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Teresa is a spirited young girl chafing under the oppressive attitudes of 1930s society, and her father in particular. She fancies her poverty-stricken Latin tutor Johnathan Crow, without realising he merely considers her a pleasant diversion and nothing more, and eventually follows him from Sydney to London. En route she meets the gentle banker James Quick. Whilst navigating her relationships in London, including with a political poet bound for the Spanish Civil War, she experiences a transformation in her understanding of love. Based upon Christina Stead's best-selling Australian novel.

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Cast
Helen Buday stars as Teresa in For Love Alone.
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Year context
For Love Alone was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
Teresa is a spirited young girl chafing under the oppressive attitudes of 1930s society, and her father in particular. She fancies her poverty-stricken Latin...
For Love Alone is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

CAST (20)

Helen Buday
Helen Buday
Teresa
Sam Neill
Sam Neill
James Quick
Hugo Weaving
Hugo Weaving
Jonathan Crow
HW
Huw Williams
Harry
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Andrew
Odile Le Clezio
Odile Le Clezio
Kitty
John Polson
John Polson
Leo
NO
Nicholas Opolski
Lance
Linden Wilkinson
Linden Wilkinson
Miss Haviland
Jennifer Hagan
Jennifer Hagan
Manette
Judi Farr
Judi Farr
Aunt Bea
Anna Lise Phillips
Anna Lise Phillips
Ann
TH
Tracey Higginson
Malfi
RG
Regina Gaigalas
Jean
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts
Leo's Girlfriend
Denise Roberts
Denise Roberts
Mrs. Ashley
AN
Anna North
Lucy
Jennifer Vuletic
Jennifer Vuletic
Elaine
GS
Gary Smith
Malfi's Husband
Susie Lindeman
Susie Lindeman
Clara

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Country
Rating
3.2/10 (9 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is For Love Alone about?
Teresa is a spirited young girl chafing under the oppressive attitudes of 1930s society, and her father in particular. She fancies her poverty-stricken Latin tutor Johnathan Crow, without realising he merely considers her a pleasant diversion and nothing more, and eventually follows him from Sydney to London. En route she meets the gentle banker James Quick. Whilst navigating her relationships in London, including with a political poet bound for the Spanish Civil War, she experiences a transformation in her understanding of love. Based upon Christina Stead's best-selling Australian novel.
How long is For Love Alone?
For Love Alone has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in For Love Alone?
The cast of For Love Alone includes Helen Buday, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Huw Williams, Hugh Keays-Byrne.
What is the rating of For Love Alone?
For Love Alone has a rating of 3.2 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Romance Drama
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