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Petulia

  • 19681968
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Petulia (1968)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:55
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DramaRomance
An unhappily married socialite finds solace in the company of a recently divorced doctor.An unhappily married socialite finds solace in the company of a recently divorced doctor.An unhappily married socialite finds solace in the company of a recently divorced doctor.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.1K
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POPULARITY
24,446
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    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writers
      • Lawrence B. Marcus(screenplay)
      • John Haase(novel "Me and the Arch Kook Petulia")
      • Barbara Turner(adaptation)
    • Stars
      • Julie Christie
      • George C. Scott
      • Richard Chamberlain
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writers
      • Lawrence B. Marcus(screenplay)
      • John Haase(novel "Me and the Arch Kook Petulia")
      • Barbara Turner(adaptation)
    • Stars
      • Julie Christie
      • George C. Scott
      • Richard Chamberlain
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

    Videos1

    Petulia
    Trailer 2:55
    Petulia

    Photos91

    Richard Chamberlain and Julie Christie in Petulia (1968)
    Julie Christie and George C. Scott in Petulia (1968)
    Julie Christie in Petulia (1968)
    Julie Christie and George C. Scott in Petulia (1968)
    George C. Scott in Petulia (1968)
    "Petula" 1968 George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Julie Christie
    George C. Scott While making "Petula"
    George C. Scott On the location set of "Petula, 1967 photot by Bob Willoughby / MPTV
    Petulia (1968)
    Petulia (1968)
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    Petulia (1968)

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    Julie Christie
    Julie Christie
    • Petulia Danner
    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Dr. Archie Bollen
    Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain
    • David Danner
    Arthur Hill
    Arthur Hill
    • Barney
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Polo
    Pippa Scott
    Pippa Scott
    • May
    Kathleen Widdoes
    • Wilma
    Roger Bowen
    Roger Bowen
    • Warren
    Richard Dysart
    Richard Dysart
    • Motel Receptionist
    Ruth Kobart
    Ruth Kobart
    • Nun
    Ellen Geer
    Ellen Geer
    • Nun
    Lou Gilbert
    • Mr. Howard
    Nate Esformes
    Nate Esformes
    • Mr. Mendoza
    • (as Nat Esformes)
    Maria Val
    • Mrs. Mendoza
    Vincent Arias
    • Oliver
    Eric Weiss
    • Michael
    Kevin Cooper
    • Stevie
    Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten
    • Mr. Danner
    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writers
      • Lawrence B. Marcus(screenplay)
      • John Haase(novel "Me and the Arch Kook Petulia")
      • Barbara Turner(adaptation)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first film of both Austin Pendleton and Ellen Geer.
    • Goofs
      The way Petulia holds Archie's hand in the elevator changes between shots.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Title - Petulia
      Written and Performed by John Barry And His Orchestra

    User reviews51

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Petulia you fool ya.....that was the original tag line
    I saw this film when it opened and recently bought the video and watched it again.

    I remembered being very moved by the characters and the pairing of Julie Christie and George C Scott. Christie was so young and Scott was also still quite young as well. They had great chemistry. I didn't know that Shirley Knight was nominated for an award for her role. She's very good. Her scene with Scott where she's trying to appease him and he loses his temper is electric. She says more in her look, using her eyes to convey her hurt and confusion, than most actors say in too many words.

    Julie Christie has always had a way of getting under your skin. She is able to make you care for her (a lot like she did in "Darling") despite the fact that her character initially comes off as flaky or "kooky." It starts out light and amusing then turns dark and insightful. I remembered this movie for years until I was able to buy the video. It is very 60's in sensibility. So, if you weren't around during that period, see this movie. It captures the sixties in way few films have done as well.

    San Francisco looks beautiful in 1967.
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    • maxren17
    • Nov 12, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 1968 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Me and the Arch-Kook Petulia
    • Filming locations
      • 307 Filbert Street, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Petersham Pictures
      • Warner Bros./Seven Arts
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes

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