The Vortex (1969)
In The Vortex, Coward explores the darker side of the cocktail party set. Emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships are minutely observed in this disturbing, early piece from a playwright whose sharp eye was usually more turned towards the light.
Director: Philip Dudley
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: December 10, 1969
Cast
- Margaret Leighton - Florence Lancaster
- Alan Melville - Pawnie
- Patrick Barr - David Lancaster
- Jennifer Daniel - Helen Saville
- Richard Warwick - Nicky Lancaster
- Felicity Gibson - Bunty Mainwaring
- Barry Justice - Tom Veryan
- Nancie Jackson - Clara Hibbert
- David McKail - Bruce Fairlight
- Patricia Mort - Preston
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philip Dudley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vortex about?
- In The Vortex, Coward explores the darker side of the cocktail party set. Emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships are minutely observed in this disturbing, early piece from a playwright whose sharp eye was usually more turned towards the light.
- Who directed The Vortex?
- The Vortex was directed by Philip Dudley.
- Who stars in The Vortex?
- The Vortex stars Margaret Leighton, Alan Melville, Patrick Barr, Jennifer Daniel, Richard Warwick, Felicity Gibson.
- How long is The Vortex?
- The Vortex has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- Where was The Vortex produced?
- The Vortex was produced in United Kingdom.