A Day in the Death of Joe Egg | |
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Directed by | Peter Medak |
Produced by | David Deutsch |
Written by | Peter Nichols (play/screenplay) |
Starring | Alan Bates |
Cinematography | Ken Hodges |
Edited by | Ray Lovejoy |
Production
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Domino
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Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date
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May 1972 (UK) June 4, 1972 (USA) |
Running time
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106 min. |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is a 1972 film based on the play of the same name by Peter Nichols, directed by Peter Medak. It stars Alan Bates and Janet Suzman. It was nominated for a BAFTA Award in 1973.
A couple uses black humour to disguise their pain as they care for their disabled child.