Movie · drama, romance
Petulia
1968 · 1h 45m · R
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What is it about? Petulia
People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.
Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.
Genres: drama, romance. Themes: divorce, socialite.
Cast and crew Petulia
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Creators
- Directed byRichard Lester
- ScreenplayLawrence B. Marcus
- Based on the novel byJohn Haase
- MusicJohn Barry
- CinematographyNicolas Roeg
- EditingAntony Gibbs
Full cast and crew22 cast members, 34 crew
Cast:
- Julie Christie · Petulia Danner
- George C. Scott · Archie Bollen
- Richard Chamberlain · Dave Danner
- Arthur Hill · Barney
- Shirley Knight · Polo
- Pippa Scott · May
- Kathleen Widdoes · Wilma
- Richard Dysart · Motel Receptionist
- Ruth Kobart · Nun
- Roger Bowen · Warren
- Joseph Cotten · Danner
- Austin Pendleton · Intern (uncredited)
- Ellen Geer · Nun
- Howard Hesseman · Hippie (uncredited)
- Janis Joplin · Herself (uncredited)
- René Auberjonois · Fred Six (uncredited)
- Peter Bonerz · Self (uncredited)
- Barbara Bosson · Self (uncredited)
- Kathryn Ish · Self (uncredited)
- Josephine Nichols · Neighbor (uncredited)
- Richard Stahl · Greenhouse fitter (uncredited)
- Mel Stewart · Supermarket Clerk (uncredited)
Crew:
- Richard Lester · Director
- John Haase · Novel
- Lawrence B. Marcus · Screenplay
- Nicolas Roeg · Director of Photography
- Antony Gibbs · Editor
- John Barry · Original Music Composer
- Raymond Wagner · Producer
- Don Devlin · Executive Producer
- Fred Roos · Casting
- Ann Brebner · Casting
- Tony Walton · Production Design
- Tony Walton · Costume Design
- Arlette Nastat · Costume Design
Trailer Petulia
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Details Petulia
- First theatrical release
- June 10, 1968
- Release in the US
- June 10, 1968
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- R
- Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Petersham Pictures
Numbers and release
- Worldwide gross
- $1.6M
Frequently asked questions
How long is Petulia?
1h 45m (105 minutes).
Who’s in Petulia?
Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill, Shirley Knight, Pippa Scott, Kathleen Widdoes, Richard Dysart, Ruth Kobart, and Roger Bowen. Directed by Richard Lester.
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