United States / Jun 10, 1968 / R
People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.
1h 45min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Dysart | Motel Receptionist |
| Ruth Kobart | Nun |
| Roger Bowen | Warren |
| Joseph Cotten | Mr. Danner |
| Austin Pendleton | Intern (uncredited) |
| Ellen Geer | Nun |
| Howard Hesseman | Hippie (uncredited) |
| Janis Joplin | Herself (uncredited) |
| René Auberjonois | Fred Six (uncredited) |
| Peter Bonerz | Self (uncredited) |
| Barbara Bosson | Self (uncredited) |
| Kathryn Ish | Self (uncredited) |
| Josephine Nichols | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Richard Stahl | Greenhouse fitter (uncredited) |
| Mel Stewart | Supermarket Clerk (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Petulia |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Español, English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Petersham Pictures |
| Release date | 10 giugno 1968 |
| Executive producer | Don Devlin |
| Production | Raymond Wagner, Denis O'Dell |
| Writer | John Haase, Lawrence B. Marcus, Barbara Turner |
| Casting | Fred Roos, Ann Brebner |
| Editing | Antony Gibbs |
| Cinematography | Nicolas Roeg, Robert Willoughby, Freddie Cooper, Paul Wilson |
| Assistant directors | John D. Bloss, Michael J. Dmytryk, Richard Lester |
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| Lighting | Paul Hawkins, Gibby Germaine |
| Camera operators | Freddie Cooper, Paul Wilson, Nicolas Roeg, Robert Willoughby |
| Additional photography | Nicolas Roeg, Robert Willoughby, Freddie Cooper, Paul Wilson |
| Production design | Tony Walton, Stephen R. Ferry, Audrey A. Blasdel, Dean Tavoularis |
| Art direction | Dean Tavoularis, Stephen R. Ferry, Audrey A. Blasdel, Tony Walton |
| Set decoration | Audrey A. Blasdel, Stephen R. Ferry, Dean Tavoularis, Tony Walton |
| Music | John Barry, Gerry Humphreys, Don Challis, Francis E. Stahl |
| Sound | John Barry, Gerry Humphreys, Don Challis, Francis E. Stahl |
| Costume design | Tony Walton, Arlette Nastat, Ray Summers, Rita Riggs, Vivienne Walker, Gustaf Norin |
| Makeup | Gustaf Norin, Ray Summers, Tony Walton, Arlette Nastat, Rita Riggs, Vivienne Walker |
| Hairstyling | Ray Summers, Tony Walton, Arlette Nastat, Rita Riggs, Vivienne Walker, Gustaf Norin |
| Revenue | 1.600.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jun 13, 1968 / 18 / London
Germany / Oct 25, 1968 / 18
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