The term CAINE FILM refers to the 1966 British romantic comedy-drama film 'Alfie', starring Michael Caine. The film follows the story of a young man living in London who is a womanizer and struggles to make sense of his life. It was directed by Lewis Gilbert and written by Bill Naughton, based on his own novel. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning five Academy Award nominations and winning one for Best Original Screenplay.