Stevie (1978)
For a poet with a gift for crafting words into barbs, Stevie Smith lives a relatively conventional life. Sheltered in a London suburb, she spends her days engaged in tedious housework, crafting verse and conversing with her aunt. But while her body may be committed to drudgery, Stevie's mind is constantly trying to break free, which causes her to rail against religion and middle-class values, and prevents her from finding happiness with a man interested in her.
Director: Robert Enders
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: September 15, 1978
Cast
- Glenda Jackson - Stevie Smith
- Mona Washbourne - Aunt
- Alec McCowen - Freddy
- Trevor Howard - The Man
- Emma Louise Fox - Stevie As Child
Screenplay
- Hugh Whitemore (Screenplay)
Music: Patrick Gowers, Patrick Gowers
Cinematography: Freddie Young
Editing: Peter Tanner
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
adolescence, drowning, coffin, poet, biography, loneliness
More Films by Director: Robert Enders
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stevie about?
- For a poet with a gift for crafting words into barbs, Stevie Smith lives a relatively conventional life. Sheltered in a London suburb, she spends her days engaged in tedious housework, crafting verse and conversing with her aunt. But while her body may be committed to drudgery, Stevie's mind is constantly trying to break free, which causes her to rail against religion and middle-class values, and prevents her from finding happiness with a man interested in her.
- Who directed Stevie?
- Stevie was directed by Robert Enders.
- Who stars in Stevie?
- Stevie stars Glenda Jackson, Mona Washbourne, Alec McCowen, Trevor Howard, Emma Louise Fox.
- How long is Stevie?
- Stevie has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Stevie?
- Stevie is a Drama film.
- Where was Stevie produced?
- Stevie was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Stevie?
- The themes of Stevie include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.