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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
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  2. A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

1972
1h 46m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 46m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
May 1, 1972
Languages
English
Director
Peter Medak
Peter Medak
Production
Domino
Domino
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Bri

Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

Sheila

Peter Bowles

Peter Bowles

Freddie

Joan Hickson

Joan Hickson

Grace

Sheila Gish

Sheila Gish

Pam

Elizabeth Robillard

Elizabeth Robillard

Josephine

Murray Melvin

Murray Melvin

Doctor

Constance Chapman

Constance Chapman

Moonrocket Lady

Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh

Mother on moonrocket

Jill Goldston

Jill Goldston

Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

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