A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

Name: A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1972
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 4.438

1972 · 106 min

Comedy · Drama

★ 4.4

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Trailer

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.

Crew

Director Peter Medak
Screenplay Peter Nichols
Director of Photography Ken Hodges

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

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