Reception Thomas says the Labour Party were "enormously supportive" of the film even though it "knocked the Labour Party terribly" and "half the cabinet came to premiere." Critical Reviews were very strong, particularly for Finch. Variety said the film "though not sensational in treatment, it has some earthy sex angles and is a strong, adult film which should hold intelligent audiences. Though it has no obvious stellar value for the U.S., No Love For Johnnie is a film worth the attention of any out-of-the-rut booker." Box Office Thomas says the film "got great notices although it was never a commercial success, didn't even pay for itself... it very much reflected the politics of the day. The plain fact is that people were not very interested in the politics of the day." Awards Finch won two film awards for this performance – one a BAFTA, and the other the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 11th Berlin International Film Festival. It was Finch's third BAFTA. The film won Best Film from the British Film Academy. References External links No Love for Johnnie at Letterbox DVD No Love for Johnnie at BFI Original novel review at Kirkus 1961 films British drama films 1961 drama films CinemaScope films 1960s English-language films Films based on British novels British independent films British black-and-white films Films directed by Ralph Thomas Films shot at Pinewood Studios Films about politicians Films scored by Malcolm Arnold 1960s British films