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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)

Overview

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 humour that hides their pain.
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Peter Medak profile
Peter Medak

Director

Peter Nichols profile
Peter Nichols

Screenplay

Cast

Alan Bates profile
Alan Bates

Bri

Janet Suzman profile
Janet Suzman

Sheila

Peter Bowles profile
Peter Bowles

Freddie

Joan Hickson profile
Joan Hickson

Grace

Sheila Gish profile
Sheila Gish

Pam

Elizabeth Robillard profile
Elizabeth Robillard

Josephine

Murray Melvin profile
Murray Melvin

Doctor

Constance Chapman profile
Constance Chapman

Moonrocket Lady

Jean Marsh profile
Jean Marsh

Mother on moonrocket

Jill Goldston profile
Jill Goldston

Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

Alan Bates profile
Alan Bates

Bri

Janet Suzman profile
Janet Suzman

Sheila

Peter Bowles profile
Peter Bowles

Freddie

Joan Hickson profile
Joan Hickson

Grace

Sheila Gish profile
Sheila Gish

Pam

Elizabeth Robillard profile
Elizabeth Robillard

Josephine

Murray Melvin profile
Murray Melvin

Doctor

Constance Chapman profile
Constance Chapman

Moonrocket Lady

Jean Marsh profile
Jean Marsh

Mother on moonrocket

Jill Goldston profile
Jill Goldston

Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

Extra

Release Date

May 1, 1972

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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