A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

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.

ComedyDrama

Release: 1972-05-01Runtime: 106 minRating: 4.2 (15)

Cast

Alan Bates

Bri

Janet Suzman

Sheila

Peter Bowles

Freddie

Joan Hickson

Grace

Sheila Gish

Pam

Elizabeth Robillard

Josephine

Murray Melvin

Doctor

Constance Chapman

Moonrocket Lady

Jean Marsh

Mother on moonrocket

Jill Goldston

Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

Crew

Peter Medak

Director

Ken Hodges

Director of Photography

Ray Lovejoy

Editor

Ken Ritchie

Sound Recordist

Peter Nichols

Screenplay

David Deutsch

Producer

Miriam Brickman

Casting

Ted Tester

Art Direction

Dimity Collins

Set Decoration

Clips & Videos

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