A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)

Directed by Peter Medak

Comedy, Drama · 1h 46m

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.

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Cast

Alan Bates Bri Janet Suzman Sheila Peter Bowles Freddie Joan Hickson Grace Sheila Gish Pam Elizabeth Robillard Josephine Murray Melvin Doctor Constance Chapman Moonrocket Lady Jean Marsh Mother on moonrocket Jill Goldston Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

Crew

Director
Peter Medak
Screenplay
Peter Nichols
Director of Photography
Ken Hodges
Editor
Ray Lovejoy
Producer
David Deutsch

Details

Release date
1972-05-01
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Domino