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Sybil (TV 1976)

198 min  -  Biography | Drama
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The true story of a young woman named Sybil, whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed at least 13 different personalities.

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writers:

Flora Rheta Schreiber (book), Stewart Stern (teleplay)

Stars:

Joanne Woodward, Sally Field and Brad Davis
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joanne Woodward ...
Sally Field ...
Brad Davis Brad Davis ...
Richard
Martine Bartlett Martine Bartlett ...
Jane Hoffman Jane Hoffman ...
Frieda Dorsett
Charles Lane ...
Dr. Quinoness
Jessamine Milner Jessamine Milner ...
Grandma Dorsett
William Prince William Prince ...
Penelope Allen Penelope Allen ...
Miss Penny
Camila Ashland Camila Ashland ...
Cam
Tommy Crebbs Tommy Crebbs ...
Matthew
Gina Petrushka Gina Petrushka ...
Dr. Lazarus
Harold Pruett Harold Pruett ...
Danny (as Harold Pruitt)
Natasha Ryan Natasha Ryan ...
Paul Tulley ...
Dr. Castle
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The true story of a young woman named Sybil, whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed at least 13 different personalities.

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Plot Keywords:

Docudrama | Psychological Drama | 1970s | Doctor Patient Relationship | Compassion  | See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sybil - en verklig mardröm See more »

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: (original television version)  | Finland: (theatrical version)  | USA: (DVD version)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

In searching for the lead role of Sybil, 'Joanne Woodward' was originally wanted for the role. She had played a multiple personalities patient in The Three Faces of Eve. However she declined and asked to play the role of Dr. Wilbur. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: While Hattie is playing the piano near the end of the movie, her arm movements clearly do not match the rhythm of the music we hear. See more »

Quotes

Grandma Dorsett: [after hearing a loud thud] Hattie, is Sybil alright?
Hattie: Just one of her falls, Grandma!
[quietly to herself]
Hattie: Oh, Grandma... what big ears you have.
Hattie: [looking at Sybil's drawing] Well whoever heard of a purple chicken with green feet? Can you imagine what kind of eggs that might lay? Imagine setting a plate of those in front of your grandfather some fine Sabbath morning! ARMAGEDDON!
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Connections

Referenced in Wedding Crashers (2005) See more »