A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

1972 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
Comedy Drama

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 humor that hides their pain.

Direction Peter Medak

Cast Alan Bates · Janet Suzman · Peter Bowles · Sheila Gish · Joan Hickson · Elizabeth Robillard · Murray Melvin · Fanny Carby · Constance Chapman · Elizabeth Tyrrell

Screenplay Peter Nichols

Cinematography Ken Hodges

Original title A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

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Not rated (FilmAffinity)

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