The Patricia Neal Story

1981 1h 40m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 2

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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The dramatic account of actress Patricia Neal's miraculous recovery from a near-fatal stroke in 1966 with the help of her then-husband, author Roald Dahl, and their close friend, veteran actress Mildred Dunnock.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Glenda Jackson
Patricia Neal
Dirk Bogarde
Roald Dahl
Ken Kercheval
Dr. Charles Canton
Jane Merrow
Val Eaton
John Reilly
Barry Farrell
Mildred Dunnock
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Sydney Penny
Tessa Dahl
Robby Kiger
Theo Dahl

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anthony Harvey
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Anthony Harvey, shot by Mike Fash. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Laurence Rosenthal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Edward M. Abroms shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Glenda Jackson and Dirk Bogarde and Ken Kercheval carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0082887 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Anthony Harvey directs. Mike Fash behind the camera. Laurence Rosenthal scores. Edward M. Abroms cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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145 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Anthony Harvey, shot by Mike Fash. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Laurence Rosenthal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Edward M. Abroms shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Glenda Jackson and Dirk Bogarde and Ken Kercheval carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0082887 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.