Movie·1973·2h 13m

A Delicate Balance

The sister who drank too much. The daughter who divorced too much. They're all there when Tobias and Agnes have their little get-together and tear-apart.

Directed By

Tony Richardson

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

In their finely appointed Connecticut home, Agnes and Tobias have grown used to the imperfection and fragility of their marriage. Quietly nursing their grief over the death of their son, they get by well enough together. Agnes' boozy sister wanders in and out, and they allow anxiety-stricken friends to move into an upstairs room. But, when their daughter, Julia, shows up announcing her fourth divorce, long-repressed emotions come to the surface.

Written By

Edward Albee

Producer

Ely A. Landau, Neil Hartley

Cinematography

David Watkin

Editor

John Victor-Smith

Themes

infidelityfriendshipprimal fearblack humorbased on play or musicalfamily secretsdysfunctional familyalcohol abusedivorceedivorced womantolerancefamily conflict

Production House

The American Film Theatre