Petulia

5.9 1968 1h 45m United Kingdom

Drama Romance

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.

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People bugged by people will do extraordinary things. 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.

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Directors

Richard Lester

Writers

John Haase, Barbara Turner, Lawrence B. Marcus

Cast

Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill, Shirley Knight, Pippa Scott, Kathleen Widdoes, Richard Dysart, Ruth Kobart, Roger Bowen, Joseph Cotten, Austin Pendleton, Ellen Geer, Howard Hesseman, Janis Joplin

Production

Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Petersham Pictures

Languages

Spanish, English

Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America