Lolita 1962
"How did they ever make a movie of Lolita?"
Stanley Kubrick's 1962 adaptation of *Lolita* transforms Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel into a darkly comic and unsettling drama that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast
James Mason
Prof. Humbert Humbert
Shelley Winters
Charlotte Haze
Sue Lyon
Dolores "Lolita" Haze
Gary Cockrell
Richard T. "Dick" Siller
Jerry Stovin
John Farlow
Diana Decker
Jean Farlow
Lois Maxwell
Nurse Mary Lore
Cec Linder
Physician
Bill Greene
George Swine
Shirley Douglas
Mrs. Starch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lolita (1962) about?
The film follows Humbert Humbert, a European academic who becomes infatuated with his landlady's teenage daughter, Dolores, nicknamed Lolita. His growing obsession spirals into a twisted love affair that blurs moral boundaries and exposes the darker side of desire.
Who directed Lolita?
Stanley Kubrick directed *Lolita (1962)*, bringing his signature visual style and thematic depth to Nabokov's controversial story.
Who stars in Lolita?
The film stars James Mason as Humbert Humbert, Shelley Winters as Charlotte Haze, and Sue Lyon as Dolores "Lolita" Haze, with Gary Cockrell in a supporting role.
Is Lolita (1962) worth watching?
*Lolita* isn't just a film—it's a provocative experience. Kubrick's direction and Mason's performance make it compelling, though its themes demand an open mind. Fans of psychological dramas and 1960s cinema will find it unforgettable.
How long is Lolita?
The runtime of *Lolita (1962)* is 154 minutes, or approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes.
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About Lolita (1962) — Kubrick's Provocative Classic Explores Obsession and Dark Comedy
Stanley Kubrick's 1962 adaptation of *Lolita* transforms Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel into a darkly comic and unsettling drama that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. The film follows Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged British professor who becomes dangerously fixated on Dolores "Lolita" Haze, the precocious teenage daughter of his widowed landlady. Set against the backdrop of mid-century American suburbia, the story explores obsession, repression, and the blurred lines between desire and propriety. Kubrick's sharp direction and James Mason's magnetic performance as the tormented Humbert infuse the narrative with a mix of psychological tension and biting satire.
The chemistry between Mason and Sue Lyon—who steals the screen as the enigmatic Lolita—creates an uneasy dynamic, while Shelley Winters delivers a standout performance as Charlotte, Lolita's clinging mother. Blending drama and dark comedy, *Lolita (1962)* challenges audiences to confront uncomfortable themes while showcasing Kubrick's signature visual flair and narrative precision. It's a film that provokes as much as it entertains, cementing its place as a provocative classic.
