Petulia
1968 · directed by Richard Lester
- Rating
- 73/100
- Hit
- no
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.
Petulia (1968), directed by Richard Lester, rates 73/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Julie Christie
- George C. Scott
- Richard Chamberlain
- Arthur Hill
- Shirley Knight
- Pippa Scott
- Kathleen Widdoes
- Richard Dysart
- Ruth Kobart
- Roger Bowen
Crew
- Nicolas Roeg — Director of Photography
- Antony Gibbs — Editor
- John Barry — Original Music Composer
- Lawrence B. Marcus — Screenplay
More from Richard Lester
- A Hard Day's Night (1964) — 83/100 · hit
- The Three Musketeers (1973) — 75/100
- Superman II (1980) — 75/100
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) — 72/100
- Juggernaut (1974) — 72/100
- Help! (1965) — 71/100
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