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Petulia

Petulia

Petulia

Petulia

People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.

1968•1h 45m•

★6.0(50 ratings)

DramaRomance

Overview

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.

Director

Writers

Lawrence B. Marcus

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Main 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)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Richard Lester
Assistant Director: John D. Bloss
Assistant Director: Michael J. Dmytryk

Writing

Adaptation: Barbara Turner
Novel: John Haase
Screenplay: Lawrence B. Marcus

Production

Producer: Raymond Wagner
Casting: Fred Roos
Casting: Ann Brebner
Associate Producer: Denis O'Dell
Location Manager: Harry Zubrinsky
Production Manager: Emmett Emerson

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: John Barry
Sound Editor: Gerry Humphreys
Sound Editor: Don Challis
Sound Editor: Francis E. Stahl

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Nicolas Roeg
Still Photographer: Robert Willoughby
Camera Operator: Freddie Cooper
Camera Operator: Paul Wilson

Editing

Editor: Antony Gibbs

Art Direction

Property Master: Stephen R. Ferry
Set Decoration: Audrey A. Blasdel
Art Direction: Dean Tavoularis
Production Design: Tony Walton

Costume & Make-Up

Wardrobe Designer: Ray Summers
Costume Design: Tony Walton
Costume Design: Arlette Nastat
Wardrobe Designer: Rita Riggs
Hairstylist: Vivienne Walker
Makeup Artist: Gustaf Norin

Keywords

divorcesocialite

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "People bugged by people will do extraordinary things."

#2

The film grossed $1.6M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).

#4

It was a co-production between: United Kingdom, United States of America.

#5

The film was directed by Richard Lester.

#6

The screenplay was written by Lawrence B. Marcus.

#7

The score was composed by John Barry.

#8

Cinematography was handled by Nicolas Roeg.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0063426.

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Rating

6.0/10

Average

50 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Petulia

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

Español, English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom, United States of America

Revenue:

$1,600,000

Production Companies:

Warner Bros.-Seven Arts

Warner Bros.-Seven Arts

Petersham Pictures