An unhappily married socialite finds solace in the company of a recently divorced doctor.
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- 4 nominations.
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| Julie Christie | ... |
Petulia
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| George C. Scott | ... |
Archie
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| Richard Chamberlain | ... |
David
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| Arthur Hill | ... |
Barney
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| Shirley Knight | ... |
Polo
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| Pippa Scott | ... |
May
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Kathleen Widdoes | ... |
Wilma
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| Roger Bowen | ... |
Warren
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| Richard Dysart | ... |
Motel Receptionist
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| Ruth Kobart | ... |
Nun
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| Ellen Geer | ... |
Nun
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Lou Gilbert | ... |
Mr. Howard
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| Nate Esformes | ... |
Mr. Mendoza
(as Nat Esformes)
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Maria Val | ... |
Mrs. Mendoza
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Vincent Arias | ... |
Oliver
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Eric Weiss | ... |
Michael
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Kevin Cooper | ... |
Stevie
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| Joseph Cotten | ... |
Mr. Danner
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| Grateful Dead | ... |
Themselves
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| Big Brother and the Holding Company | ... |
Themselves
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The Committee | ... |
Themselves
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Ace Trucking Company | ... |
Themselves
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| Rene Auberjonois | ... |
Fred Six (uncredited)
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| Peter Bonerz | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Barbara Bosson | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Bruce Chesse | ... |
Tourist (uncredited)
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| Barbara Colby | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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Michael Colin | ... |
Boy in crowd (uncredited)
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Michael Earl | ... |
Boy in Park (uncredited)
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| Jerry Garcia | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Garry Goodrow | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Carl Gottlieb | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Mickey Hart | ... |
Hippie 2 (uncredited)
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| Howard Hesseman | ... |
Hippie (uncredited)
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Kathryn Ish | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Janis Joplin | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Bill Kreutzmann | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Phil Lesh | ... |
Hippie 4 (uncredited)
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Bobbie Lyons | ... |
Woman In Boat (uncredited)
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Ron McKernan | ... |
Hippie 5 (uncredited)
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DeAnn Mears | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Jessica Myerson | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Josephine Nichols | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Intern (uncredited)
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Danny Rifkin | ... |
Hippie 6 (uncredited)
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Christopher Ross | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Richard Stahl | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Sheila Stephenson | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Mel Stewart | ... |
Supermarket Clerk (uncredited)
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| Bob Weir | ... |
Hippie 7 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Lester | ||
Written by
| Lawrence B. Marcus | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Haase | ... | (novel "Me and the Arch Kook Petulia") |
| Barbara Turner | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| Don Devlin | ... | executive associate producer |
| Denis O'Dell | ... | associate producer |
| Raymond Wagner | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ||
Cinematography by
| Nicolas Roeg | ... | (as Nicholas Roeg) |
Editing by
| Antony Gibbs | ||
Casting By
| Fred Roos | ||
| Ann Brebner | ... | (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Tony Walton | ||
Set Decoration by
| Audrey A. Blasdel | ... | (as Audrey Blasdel) |
Costume Design by
| Tony Walton | ||
Makeup Department
| Gustaf Norin | ... | makeup artist (as Gus Norin) |
| Vivienne Walker | ... | hair stylist (as Vivian Zavitz) |
Production Management
| Emmett Emerson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John D. Bloss | ... | assistant director (as John Bloss) |
| Michael J. Dmytryk | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Stephen R. Ferry | ... | property master (as Stephen Ferry) |
| Dean Tavoularis | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Don Challis | ... | dubbing editor |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Francis E. Stahl | ... | sound |
| Robin O'Donoghue | ... | assistant dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Freddie Cooper | ... | camera operator |
| Gibby Germaine | ... | chief electrician |
| Paul Hawkins | ... | light show |
| Paul Wilson | ... | camera operator |
| Robert Willoughby | ... | special still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Arlette Nastat | ... | costumes: Miss Christie (as Arlette Nastat 'Real') |
| Rita Riggs | ... | wardrobe |
| Ray Summers | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Harry Zubrinsky | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rita Davison | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| David Hicks | ... | design consultant |
| Bob Peak | ... | movie poster illustration (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros./Seven Arts (1968) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner-Pathé Distributors (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner-Tonefilm (1968) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1968) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1968) (India) (theatrical) (as Warner Bros. Seven Arts - F. E., Inc.)
- CBS (1973) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Rai 3 (1981) (Italy) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm Technicolor print)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Gumps (furnishings)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When she sees him at a hospital fundraiser, San Francisco socialite Petulia Danner, who has been married to naval engineer David Danner for six months, seems determined to have an affair with soon-to-be-divorced physician Dr. Archie Bollen, who has been married to his wife Polo for close to 10 years; many thought they had the perfect marriage. Archie doesn't even know Petulia's name; he only knows her as the woman who brought a young Mexican boy into the hospital with serious injuries. Petulia's pursuit of Archie is relentless; she even declares that they'll be married someday, even as he dates another woman, May. Archie eventually learns part of the reason why Petulia is so determined to cheat on David, as her relationship to David and his wealthy father are brought to light. Archie also learns that getting involved with Petulia in any way has consequences, both for Petulia and for him, most specifically in his relationship to Polo. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | ...the uncommon movie. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | At the opening scene, the singer in the band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, is Janis Joplin, before going on to her solo career. Also in the film is Jerry Garcia of Grateful Dead. The film is set in San Francisco, during the psychedelic rock era, home of these bands. See more » |
| Goofs | The instrument referred to repeatedly as a tuba is actually a sousaphone. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Green Fog (2017). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Main Title - Petulia See more » |
| Quotes |
Petulia:
I'd have turned those beautiful hands into fists. David Danner: Stop it, Petulia. Petulia: David, you were the gentlest man I ever knew. See more » |