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Petulia (1968)
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10 June 1968 (USA)
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...the uncommon movie. more
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An unhappily married socialite finds solace in the company of a recently divorced doctor. full summary | full synopsis
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2 nominations
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Christie magnificent in Richard Lester's masterpiece
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Julie Christie | ... | Petulia | |
| George C. Scott | ... | Archie | |
| Richard Chamberlain | ... | David | |
| Arthur Hill | ... | Barney | |
| Shirley Knight | ... | Polo | |
| Pippa Scott | ... | May | |
| Kathleen Widdoes | ... | Wilma | |
| Roger Bowen | ... | Warren | |
| Richard Dysart | ... | Motel Receptionist | |
| Ruth Kobart | ... | Nun | |
| Ellen Geer | ... | Nun | |
| Lou Gilbert | ... | Mr. Howard | |
| Nate Esformes | ... | Mr. Mendoza (as Nat Esformes) | |
| Maria Val | ... | Mrs. Mendoza | |
| Vincent Arias | ... | Oliver |
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105 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Mono (RCA Sound Recording)
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The film includes concert footage of both Big Brother & the Holding Co. (featuring Janis Joplin) and the Grateful Dead. Additionally, the hippies who observe Petulia taken out of Archie's apartment on a stretcher are members of the Grateful Dead and their communal entourage.
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Continuity: Archie folds his arms when Petulia shows up with the tuba, but in next cut, arms are down.
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Referenced in The Sinister Saga of Making 'The Stunt Man' (2000) (V)
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Julie Christie is unforgettable as the lost and abused wife of an insane husband chillingly played by Richard Chamberlain. Looking for love she throws herself at the equally lost George C. Scott. John Barry's subtle score adds a gentle, poignant edge to the package.