A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)
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.
Director: Peter Medak
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: May 1, 1972
Cast
- Alan Bates - Bri
- Janet Suzman - Sheila
- Peter Bowles - Freddie
- Joan Hickson - Grace
- Sheila Gish - Pam
- Elizabeth Robillard - Josephine
- Murray Melvin - Doctor
- Constance Chapman - Moonrocket Lady
- Jean Marsh - Mother on moonrocket
- Jill Goldston - Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Peter Nichols (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Ken Hodges
Editing: Ray Lovejoy
Production: Domino
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
- A Day in the Death of Joe Egg was directed by Peter Medak.
- Who stars in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
- A Day in the Death of Joe Egg stars Alan Bates, Janet Suzman, Peter Bowles, Joan Hickson, Sheila Gish, Elizabeth Robillard.
- How long is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
- A Day in the Death of Joe Egg has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
- A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was A Day in the Death of Joe Egg produced?
- A Day in the Death of Joe Egg was produced in United Kingdom.