A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 1, 1972

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Domino

Cast

Janet Suzman,Jean Marsh,Joan Hickson,Elizabeth Robillard,Sheila Gish,Peter Bowles,Alan Bates,Jill Goldston,Murray Melvin,Constance Chapman

Director

Peter Medak

Writer

Peter Nichols

Producer

David Deutsch

Cinematography

Ken Hodges

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0068450