Hedda (1975)
Glenda is Hedda
Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her with an elegant home. But when she learns that Jorgen's rival for a university position, Ejlert, has made a surprising comeback with a recent publication, she's quick to push him back into his former alcoholism, steal the sequel to his book and even encourage the writer to kill himself.
Director: Trevor Nunn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: December 19, 1975
Cast
- Glenda Jackson - Hedda
- Timothy West - Brack
- Peter Eyre - Tesman
- Patrick Stewart - Ejlert
- Constance Chapman - Julle
- Pam St. Clement - Berthe
- Jennie Linden - Mrs. Elvsted
- Fidelis Morgan - Maid (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Henrik Ibsen
- Trevor Nunn (Adaptation)
Music: Laurie Johnson
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: Peter Tanner
Production: Bowden Productions Limited
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Trevor Nunn
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hedda about?
- Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her with an elegant home. But when she learns that Jorgen's rival for a university position, Ejlert, has made a surprising comeback with a recent publication, she's quick to push him back into his former alcoholism, steal the sequel to his book and even encourage the writer to kill himself.
- Who directed Hedda?
- Hedda was directed by Trevor Nunn.
- Who stars in Hedda?
- Hedda stars Glenda Jackson, Timothy West, Peter Eyre, Patrick Stewart, Constance Chapman, Pam St. Clement.
- How long is Hedda?
- Hedda has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Hedda?
- Hedda is a Drama film.
- Where was Hedda produced?
- Hedda was produced in United Kingdom.