Petulia

"People bugged by people will do extraordinary things."

1968 1h 45m EN

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 51

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.

“People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.”

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Cast

Julie Christie
Petulia Danner
George C. Scott
Dr. Archie Bollen
Richard Chamberlain
Dave Danner
Arthur Hill
Barney
Shirley Knight
Polo
Pippa Scott
May
Kathleen Widdoes
Wilma
Richard Dysart
Motel Receptionist

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard Lester
Writers: Lawrence B. Marcus
Languages: Spanish, English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard Lester, shot by Nicolas Roeg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Julie Christie and George C. Scott and Richard Chamberlain carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.".

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The take

Richard Lester directs. Nicolas Roeg behind the camera. John Barry scores. Antony Gibbs cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Richard Lester, shot by Nicolas Roeg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Barry. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Antony Gibbs shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Julie Christie and George C. Scott and Richard Chamberlain carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.".
9IMDB entry: tt0063426 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 51 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.