A Delicate Balance (1973)
The sister who drank too much. The daughter who divorced too much. They're all there when Tobias and Agnes have their little get-together and tear-apart.
In their finely appointed Connecticut home, Agnes and Tobias have grown used to the imperfection and fragility of their marriage. Quietly nursing their grief over the death of their son, they get by well enough together. Agnes' boozy sister wanders in and out, and they allow anxiety-stricken friends to move into an upstairs room. But, when their daughter, Julia, shows up announcing her fourth divorce, long-repressed emotions come to the surface.
Cast
- Katharine Hepburn - Agnes
- Paul Scofield - Tobias
- Lee Remick - Julia
- Kate Reid - Claire
- Joseph Cotten - Harry
- Betsy Blair - Edna
Screenplay
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Broken Families and Healing, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage
Keywords
infidelity, friendship, primal fear, black humor, based on play or musical, family secrets, dysfunctional family, alcohol abuse, divorcee, divorced woman, tolerance, family conflict, family home, father daughter conflict, house guest
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Delicate Balance about?
- In their finely appointed Connecticut home, Agnes and Tobias have grown used to the imperfection and fragility of their marriage. Quietly nursing their grief over the death of their son, they get by well enough together. Agnes' boozy sister wanders in and out, and they allow anxiety-stricken friends to move into an upstairs room. But, when their daughter, Julia, shows up announcing her fourth divorce, long-repressed emotions come to the surface.
- Who directed A Delicate Balance?
- A Delicate Balance was directed by Tony Richardson.
- Who stars in A Delicate Balance?
- A Delicate Balance stars Katharine Hepburn, Paul Scofield, Lee Remick, Kate Reid, Joseph Cotten, Betsy Blair.
- How long is A Delicate Balance?
- A Delicate Balance has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is A Delicate Balance?
- A Delicate Balance is a Drama film.
- Where was A Delicate Balance produced?
- A Delicate Balance was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Delicate Balance?
- The themes of A Delicate Balance include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Broken Families and Healing, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.