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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)

R 106 min  -  Comedy | Drama
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A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Medak

Writers:

Peter Nichols (play), Peter Nichols (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Alan Bates ...
Bri
Janet Suzman Janet Suzman ...
Sheila
Peter Bowles Peter Bowles ...
Freddie
Sheila Gish Sheila Gish ...
Pam
Joan Hickson Joan Hickson ...
Grace
Elizabeth Robillard Elizabeth Robillard ...
Jo
Murray Melvin Murray Melvin ...
Doctor
Fanny Carby Fanny Carby ...
Nun
Constance Chapman Constance Chapman ...
Moonrocket Lady
Elizabeth Tyrrell Elizabeth Tyrrell ...
Midwife
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Storyline

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 humor that hides their pain. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Based On Play | Independent Film

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Trivia

Albert Finney was nominated for the 1968 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "Joe Egg" as the character of Bri. See more »

Quotes

Bri: When the kitten was born, Sheila wanted to call him Dick but I drew the line there. Well, I mean standing on the front steps late at night shouting "Dick! Dick!", I might have got killed in the rush!
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