Petulia
Petulia

Movie·1968·1h 45m

Petulia

People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.

Directed By

Richard Lester

Country

United Kingdom

Language

Spanish

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Lawrence B. Marcus

Producer

Raymond Wagner, Don Devlin

Cinematography

Nicolas Roeg

Music

John Barry

Editor

Antony Gibbs

Themes

divorcesocialite

Production House

Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Petersham Pictures

Audience Score

60%

50 votes

Skip14%
Timepass32%
Go for it36%
Perfection18%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

Cast

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Petulia Danner

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Dr. Archie Bollen

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Dave Danner

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Barney

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Polo

Pippa Scott

Pippa Scott

May

Kathleen Widdoes

Kathleen Widdoes

Wilma

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Motel Receptionist

Ruth Kobart

Ruth Kobart

Nun

Roger Bowen

Roger Bowen

Warren

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Mr. Danner

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Intern (uncredited)

Ellen Geer

Nun

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Hippie (uncredited)

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

Herself (uncredited)

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Fred Six (uncredited)

Peter Bonerz

Peter Bonerz

Self (uncredited)

Barbara Bosson

Barbara Bosson

Self (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Richard Lester

Richard Lester

Director

Lawrence B. Marcus

Lawrence B. Marcus

Screenplay

Nicolas Roeg

Nicolas Roeg

Director of Photography

Antony Gibbs

Editor

John Barry

John Barry

Original Music Composer

Raymond Wagner

Producer

Don Devlin

Executive Producer

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